Patient Care Assistant - ICU

Company: Scripps Health
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: November 24, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect 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. Established in 1924 by Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California's premier medical centers for more than 90 years. With 444 licensed beds, we offer a wide range of clinical, surgical and specialty services, including a Level II Trauma Center and 24-hour emergency services. We invite you to join our highly dynamic ICU team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla as a Patient Care Assistant. This is a perfect position for someone who is a self-motivator looking to be of assistance on a busy unit. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide 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. This is a Full-Time position (72 hours per pay period) with a rotating day schedule that may include holidays and weekends. This position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: * CNA certification preferred. * One-year patient related experience preferred * Nursing students 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. * American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care provider 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.

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