PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Neuro Stepdown - Mercy San Diego - Part-time

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant for the Neuro Stepdown unit at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital. The PCA provides essential patient care, assists with daily activities, and supports the care team with data collection and a safe environment.

Preferred CNA certification with at least 6 months of CNA experience; but equivalent current licensure or RN program enrollment with nursing fundamentals may be considered. English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Excellent interpersonal skills

Service orientation

English literacy

Education

CNA certification

RN program enrollment (2nd semester)

Nursing Assistant training enrollment/completion

Job description

This is a part-time (48 hours per pay period), with a 12-hour DAY shift, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends.

Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (Hillcrest).

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 2026

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 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.

We invite you to join our highly dedicated Neuro Stepdown team of Patient Care Assistants at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital.

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) 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.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• CNA certification.
• Prefer at least 6 months of CNA experience.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• 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