PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Green Hospital - Telemetry/Stepdown - Days

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,875,000 - 88,511,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego seeks a Patient Care Assistant for a full-time role on a Telemetry/Stepdown unit. The position is benefit-eligible with 12-hour day shifts (6:30am–7:00pm) over a 72-hour schedule every two weeks, requiring teamwork and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has one year of related experience OR nursing assistant training, speaks English fluently, and holds BLS certification; CNA is preferred. The role is based at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider or current nursing assistant training enrollment/completion
• RN program enrollment through the second semester, including nursing fundamentals
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association
• CNA certification is preferred

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, ensures safety and comfort
• Supports patient care under clinician direction within scope of practice
• Assists with unit logistics, clerical tasks, equipment and supply handling, and charge reconciliation

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing Assistant training

RN program enrollment (second semester)

CNA certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every 2 weeks) working 12-hour day shifts (6:30am - 7:00pm) and located at Scripps Green Hospital Telemetry/Stepdown unit.

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.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 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.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is ready to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where teamwork is key to the success of the department. Here you will assist with daily living patient activities and ambulation after surgery. This role will require you to be on your feet and provide patient care while instilling a teamwork and family atmosphere.

The duties of the Patient Care Assistant include:

• 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 duties

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QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One year of recent experience working under the license of an 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
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certifications:

• CNA certification
• Multiple patient care skills preferred
• Preferred one-year acute care experience

JOB

Clinical Support

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

WORK LOCATIONS

• SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
• 10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD
• LA JOLLA 92037

ORGANIZATION

Scripps Green Hospital

PAY RANGE

Minimum Rate (USD): 25.48 - Maximum Rate (USD): 30.89

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.