PCA/Nurse Assistant - Medical/Oncology - Mercy San Diego

This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period) position with 12-hour DAY shift schedule on variable days of the week, including weekends and holidays.Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego – Hillcrest.Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.Why join Scripps Health?AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023#78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is located in the heart of Hillcrest. Founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego’s longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center and the largest teaching hospital in the region located in the heart of Hillcrest. We invite you to join our highly engaged Medical/Oncology team of Patient Care Assistant’s and be a key member of an outstanding clinical care team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent service to patients.The Patient Care Assistant 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.

6 months experience as a CNA preferred.

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

Job: Clinical Support Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego Title: PCA/Nurse Assistant - Medical/Oncology - Mercy San Diego Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO Requisition ID: 242002228