PCA/Nurse Assistant - Bone Marrow Transplant - Green Hospital - Per Diem

This is a casual (per diem) position working 12-hour varied shifts on varied days of the week and located at Scripps Green Hospital in Torrey Pines.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

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The ideal candidate will be someone who demonstrates a high level of compassion for their patients, and a strong desire to develop relationships and create connections. Working in our Bone Marrow Transplant department, you will assist with daily patient care, routinely checking vital signs, and ambulating patients. A high level of attention to infection control will be key as all patients are immune-suppressed. On this 24 bed unit, the department will see an average of 15 - 18 patients while the Patient Care Assistant will be assigned to an average of 8 patients per day.
The duties of a Patient Care Assistant include:

Providing excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.
Assisting 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.
Supporting the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties

Qualifications
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

One year of recent experience working under the license of an 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
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

CNA certification
Multiple patient care skills preferred
Preferred one year acute care experience
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