PCA Nurse Assistant – Day Shift (12h) in Trauma Care

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in San Diego is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for a full-time, 72 hours per pay period role with 12-hour day shifts, rotating weekends and holidays. Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, the PCA will support patients and the clinical care team with daily living activities and data collection.

Qualifications include CNA certification or RN program enrollment, plus BLS. Strong English skills and interpersonal abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude.

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 patient logistics, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

CNA certification

Nursing Assistant training (current enrollment or completion)

RN program (second semester) enrollment

Job description

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in San Diego is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for a full-time, 72 hours per pay period role with 12-hour day shifts, rotating weekends and holidays. Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, the PCA will support patients and the clinical care team with daily living activities and data collection.

Qualifications include CNA certification or RN program enrollment, plus BLS. Strong English skills and interpersonal abilities are required.