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PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Medical/Oncology - Mercy San Diego

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Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AHA BLS Certification

Job overview

The Patient Care Assistant joins the Medical/Oncology team at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital. The role provides patient care as part of the clinical care team, assisting with daily needs and maintaining a safe, organized environment. It also supports patient logistics, clerical work, equipment and supply tasks, and charge reconciliation. The position is full-time, with 12-hour day shifts on variable days, including holidays and weekends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareInterpersonal SkillsEnglish

Qualifications

CNA Certification6 Months CNA ExperienceOne Year Healthcare Provider Experience or Nursing Assistant Training or RN Program CourseworkAHA BLS Certification

Full job description

This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period), with a 12-hour DAY shift, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends.

Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (Hillcrest).

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 dedicated Medical/Oncology team of Patient Care Assistants at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital.

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.
  • Prefer at least 6 months of CNA experience.

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

Job: *Clinical Support

Organization: *Scripps Mercy San Diego

Title: PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Medical/Oncology - Mercy San Diego

Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Requisition ID: 262005772

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