Night Shift Nurse Assistant — 12-Hour, Full-Time PCA

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

Job summary

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the Medical/Oncology team. This full-time role offers a 72-hour pay period with 12-hour night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays at Scripps La Jolla.

The PCA provides patient support under clinician direction, assists with activities of daily living, and aids in unit logistics, clerical tasks and supply management. CNA and BLS are required; English proficiency is essential.

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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider

Responsibilities

• 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 duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

AHA BLS

Education

CNA certification

Nursing Assistant training enrollment

RN program enrollment (2nd semester)

Job description

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join the Medical/Oncology team. This full-time role offers a 72-hour pay period with 12-hour night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays at Scripps La Jolla.

The PCA provides patient support under clinician direction, assists with activities of daily living, and aids in unit logistics, clerical tasks and supply management. CNA and BLS are required; English proficiency is essential.