PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Float Pool - Chula Vista/ Hillcrest

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join a full-time night-shift position. The role supports a site-based Float Pool across Mercy San Diego and Mercy Chula Vista, with weekend and holiday coverage and a focus on safe, compassionate care.

You will work under licensed providers, assist with activities of daily living, collect data, and help with patient logistics and clerical duties.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred.
• Experience providing patient care and bedside assistance.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and ensure a safe, organized environment.
• Assist with patient care under the direction of a clinician.
• Support the unit with patient logistics, clerical duties, and supply management.

Skills

CNA certification

Excellent interpersonal

English fluency

Education

Nursing Assistant training/certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a Full-Time position (72 hours per pay period), with a 12-hour NIGHT shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover health & wellness, career development, and retirement options among other benefits.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work. You will be part of a site-based Float Pool of Patient Care Assistants for both Mercy San Diego and Mercy Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is in the heart of Hillcrest and is the only Catholic medical center and largest teaching hospital in the region. Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is located in the county's fastest-growing community with the utmost care and consideration.

You will thrive in an environment where team members are engaged and committed to providing excellent care and making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates So, if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will;

Provide excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.

Assist patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment.

Assist with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.

Support the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.

Preferred:

• CNA certification preferred.
• Multiple patient care skills preferred.
• One-year acute care experience preferred.

Required:

• 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