Night PCA: Post-Op & Oncology Care (Benefits-Eligible)

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Scripps Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas in Encinitas, CA. This is a benefit-eligible, full-time role with 72 hours every two weeks and 12-hour night shifts from 6:30pm to 7:00am, including weekends and holiday rotation.

You will assist patients with daily living activities, take vital signs, and perform EKGs on a 36-bed unit serving postoperative and oncology patients. Collaboration and efficiency are essential in this team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider OR current enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school OR current enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider.
• One year of acute care experience.
• CNA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team
• Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment
• Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician
• Supports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation

Job description

Scripps Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas in Encinitas, CA. This is a benefit-eligible, full-time role with 72 hours every two weeks and 12-hour night shifts from 6:30pm to 7:00am, including weekends and holiday rotation.

You will assist patients with daily living activities, take vital signs, and perform EKGs on a 36-bed unit serving postoperative and oncology patients. Collaboration and efficiency are essential in this team-focused environment.