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

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for a full-time position with a 12-hour NIGHT shift schedule, including weekends and holidays. You will join a site-based Float Pool for Mercy San Diego and Mercy Chula Vista to support a busy clinical care team and help maintain safe, compassionate patient care.

The role emphasizes excellence in service, patient assistance, and coordination with clinicians and unit staff. Benefit-rich environment and opportunities for growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Why join Scripps Health?

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 andmaking a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
• #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

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.