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Scripps Health

PCA/ Nurse Assistant - Encinitas - Medical Acute 1 North - Days

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What they do

A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.

$45,252 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

PCA/ Nurse Assistant
  • Encinitas
  • Medical Acute 1 North
  • Days Scripps Health United States, California, Encinitas Aug 25, 2026 Description This is a full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour day shifts (6:30am
  • 7:00pm) 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. Scripps Memorial Encinitas Medical Acute 1 North is a 30-bed medical-surgical unit with telemetry patients. Our primary focus is medical patients but see a wide variety of patients ranging from cellulitis or sepsis to substance withdrawal.

The ideal candidate will be someone 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. We are looking for someone who is looking to can work efficiently and collaborate as a team. 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 #LI-JS1
Qualifications 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
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
One (1) year of acute care experience Multiple patient care skills CNA Certification
Job :
Clinical Support
Primary Location :
Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
Work Locations :
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
354 SANTA
FE DRIVE
ENCINITAS 92024
Organization :
Scripps Encinitas Hospital
Job Posting :
Aug 25, 2026, 6:37:22 PM
Benefit Status :
FT
  • FULL-TIME
WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD) : 25.48
  • Maximum Rate (USD) : 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.

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Dental Insurance