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PCA/Nurse Assistant - Medical/Surgical Acute - Chula Vista

The E.W. Scripps Company • San Diego, CA 92101 • Posted 4 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $23.46-$29.25/hr • Entry Level

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As a Patient Care Assistant at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista, you will be a key member of the clinical care team, providing excellent service to patients. This role involves assisting patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collecting data, ensuring a safe and organized environment, and assisting with patient care under the direction of a clinician. The position offers a full-time schedule with a 12-hour day shift, including weekends and holidays, and comprehensive benefits.

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.
  • Collect data and ensure 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.

Qualifications

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

Preferred

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

About The E.W. Scripps Company

The E.W. Scripps Company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a diversified media company operating in broadcast television, digital media, and newspaper publishing. It owns and operates various media brands, such as Newsy, Stitcher, and Triton, while maintaining a presence in newspaper publishing with daily publications in medium-sized markets. Additionally, the company recently expanded its reach by acquiring ION Media in 2020.

Full Job Description

This is a Full-Time position (72 hours per pay period), with a 12-hour DAY shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays at our Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista. 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 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?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
  • Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
  • Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
  • #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023
  • #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023
  • #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 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.

Qualifications
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