PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Definitive Observation - Chula Vista

$25.48 - $30.89 / hour

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.

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. 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 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
#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.

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

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to 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.

Position Pay Range: $25.48-$30.89/hour

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