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Patient Care AssistantScripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County's coastal communities since 1978. We're located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas' campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We're home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every 2 weeks) working 12-hour day shifts, 6:30am - 7:00pm, on varied days of the week, including weekends and holiday rotation, and located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. 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 2025. 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 2024 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.The Medical Acute 2 West (formerly 2 North) team is seeking a Patient Care Assistant who is self-motivated and committed to providing exceptional patient care. In this role you will be assisting patients with their activities of daily living, performing vital signs, and performing EKGs. This 37 bed unit primarily hosts a post-operative patient population with medical overflow. We are looking for someone who can work efficiently and collaborate as a team.The Duties Of The Patient Care Assistant Include:Provides excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care teamAssists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environmentAssists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinicianSupports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliationRequired 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.American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providerPreferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:One (1) year of acute care experienceMultiple patient care skillsCNA CertificationAt 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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encinitas, CA, 92024, US
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