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Scripps Health lists this PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Stepdown/Trauma - La Jolla opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Stepdown/Trauma - La Jolla
This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period, every 2 weeks), position with 12-hour DAY shift schedule on variable days of the week which includes rotating weekends and holidays. Position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Why join Scripps Health? 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 2026 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 2026 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. We invite you to join our highly engaged Stepdown/Trauma team of Patient Care Assistant's and be a key member of an outstanding clinical care team. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) 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 One-year patient related experience 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
Clinical Support
Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA 9888 GENESEE AVE LA JOLLA 92037
Scripps La Jolla Hospital
FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
25.48 - 30.89 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
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