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Job description
*This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks), position with 12-hour NIGHT shift schedule on variable days of the week which includes rotating weekends and holidays. *
nPosition is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
nWhy join Scripps Health?
nAt Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
nnNearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
nScripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026
nScripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
nBeckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
nWe 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.
nOur specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
n nWe invite you to join our highly engaged Extended Care Unit team of Patient Care Assistant’s and be a key member of an outstanding clinical care team.
nThe Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.
nnAssists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment.
nAssists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.
nSupports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.
n nPreferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
nnCNA certification
nOne-year patient related experience preferred
n nRequired Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
nnOne year of recent experience working under the license of a licensed healthcare provider OR
nCurrent enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant training from a recognized school OR
nCurrent enrollment in an RN program with completion of the second semester, including nursing fundamentals.
nMust be able to speak, read and follow instruction in English.
nExcellent interpersonal skills with a service aptitude.
nCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider
n nJob: *Clinical Support
nOrganization: *Scripps La Jolla Hospital
nTitle: PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Extended Care Unit - La Jolla - Nights
nLocation: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
nRequisition ID:
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
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