Shifts: Every day 6:30am-10:30am; 8:30am-12:30pm, 10:30am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-6:30pm; 6:30pm-10:30pm

The Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) department plays a vital role in supporting patient care by focusing on the essential daily tasks that contribute to the overall well-being and comfort of patients. Our team is committed to providing compassionate assistance to patients, especially those who are independent but may require occasional support in their routines. We work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team during daily rounds to ensure that all patient needs are met efficiently and with dignity. Our team provides tailored assistance in the areas of bathing, repositioning, meals, oral care, and toileting. We focus on maintaining the autonomy of patients while offering the necessary support to promote safety, comfort, and hygiene. 

Unique Opportunities: Scholars in these departments can interact with all types of staff while helping with ADL tasks

Location: Medical Surgical Units and Telemetry 2N, 2S,3N,3S, & 4N

Shifts: Every day 6:30am-10:30am,10:30am-2:30am, 2:30pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm

The MedSurgical floor works with a variety of pre- and post- op surgical procedure patients. It is a fast-paced floor (especially during the morning shifts!) In this floor you will find a variety of specialists including Med-surg nurses and internists. The floor offers a great deal of hands-on interaction with patients who are hospitalized for both minor and major surgical procedures including but not limited to colostomies, heart, back, and hip-replacement surgery.

Unique Opportunities: Scholars in these departments are able to interact with Physical and Occupational therapists as well as various Physicians assisting in the recovery process of their patients.

Consider this department if you are interested in: Pre and post-operative care, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and Orthopedics (study and care of bones, ligaments, tendons and joints) 

Location: 3 South and 4 South 

Shifts: Every day 6:30am-10:30am,10:30am-2:30am, 2:30pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm

Telemetry specializes in the care of critically ill adult cardiac, medical, and surgical patients. Patients in this unit are frequently recovering from a serious intervention or cardiac event. Despite patients being in stable condition while in Telemetry they must be continuously monitored. As such, code blues and other emergencies requiring intervention are frequent on this unit. Common diagnoses and conditions include myocardial infarction (heart attack), renal failure, hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias.

Unique Opportunities: Scholars in this department interact closely with the nurses on this floor. Given its large size, many physicians and nurses of different specialties frequently round on the unit, providing scholars the opportunity to shadow in preparation for medical  and nursing school.

Consider this department if you’re interested in: Cardiovascular Disease and Care

Location: 3 North and 2 South 

Shifts: Every day 6:30am-10:30am,10:30am-2:30am, 2:30pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm

The Radiology and Cath Lab Floor is a specialized area dedicated to advanced imaging and minimally invasive procedures for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. The Radiology Department offers X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy, while the Cath Lab focuses on cardiac and vascular procedures like angiograms, stent placements, and pacemaker insertions. This floor serves patients needing diagnostic imaging, cardiac interventions, or vascular treatments, including those from the Emergency Department, ICU, inpatient units, or outpatient appointments. Staffed by expert radiologists, cardiologists, and technologists, it provides precise, efficient, and life-saving care in a state-of-the-art setting.

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Location: Main Floor

Shifts: Every day 7 am-11 am, 11 am-3 pm, 3 pm-7 pm, and 7 pm-11 pm 

The Emergency Department (ED) at SJRMC is a comprehensive care center that is well-equipped to meet medical crisis from bandaging scrapes and bruises to treating cardiac arrest.The goal of the ED staff is to improve SJRMC customer's condition, quickly and comfortably. SJRMC ED consists of three pods with each serving different situations. 

Unique Opportunities: Scholars in this department have witnessed various levels of trauma and a wide variety of diseases and the steps taken to ensure patient care. Scholars have been incorporated into the response team during a Code Blue response to a STEMI (heart attack) and a stroke. Scholars also get to witness major procedures such as central and midlines as well as minor procedures in Fast Track such as abscess drainage and suture placement. 

Consider this department if you’re interested in Emergency Medicine, public health, and triage 

Location: 1st floor

Shifts:  Every day 6:30am-10:30am; 10:30am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-6:30pm; 6:30pm-10:30pm

Babies are born every day; however, when you bear witness to these amazing feet, you will gain a new perspective on how intense and wonderful the experience is for all parties involved. The units are utilized for high-risk postpartum, laboring or pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative cesarean section and tubal ligation patients.  

Health Scholars in this department have the opportunity to care for pregnant women before, during, and after delivery. The unit staff consists of Registered Nurses, a Charge Nurse, and the Unit Secretary. Other staff members include Doctors, OB/GYNs, Anesthesiologists, and Scrub Technicians. Health Scholars can observe natural births and cesarean sections, help with patient transport, assist nurses with interdepartmental errands, and care for patients before and immediately after delivery. Health Scholars will also be able to assist with room turnovers, learn about sterile fields and what proper actions must be taken before entering, ensure that delivery rooms are always well-stocked, as well as learning how to read the whiteboard for expected delivery time. 

Unique Opportunities: Scholars in this department have witnessed procedures including natural birth, Cesarean section procedures, and epidural administration and have had these procedures explained in real-time by the professionals performing them.

Consider this department if you’re interested in: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) medicine, Pediatrics, and Anesthesiology. 

Location: Main Floor

Shifts: Monday-Friday (some Saturdays) 6:30 am-10:30 am, 10:30 am-2:30 pm

The Pre/Post Procedure Unit is a small, specialized floor for patients who come to the hospital for minor operations, health screenings, and other various procedures performed in the Main ORs. It is not considered a basic nursing floor with long-term patients. Instead, staff prep patients before a procedure and assist with the recovery of patients who undergo same-day procedures before discharge. The high rate of patient turnover and the daily surgical schedule, allow Health Scholars to remain busy during the duration of each shift. The small size of the department offers a lot in terms of staff interaction who treat Health Scholars like family. 

Unique Opportunities: Scholars in this department learn about the administrative side of medicine through clerical work and the prep/recovery process involved in the care of patients undergoing a procedure. 

Consider this department if you’re interested in: Surgery, Pre and Post-op procedures 

Location: 1st floor

Shifts: Everyday, 8AM-10AM, 10AM-2PM, 2PM-4PM, 4PM-6PM, 6PM-8PM

The Patient Experience Department is dedicated to enhancing the overall care experience for patients throughout their hospital stay. The default will always be Hourly Rounding, which serves as the default project for health scholars during their Patient Experience Project shifts. When assigned to the Patient Experience Project, health scholars will generally report to their assigned department to complete Hourly Rounding or assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Hourly Rounding is essential for proactively engaging with patients, addressing concerns, and ensuring their comfort and safety. Scholars may also be asked to support patients with their daily activities, further contributing to a positive and efficient hospital experience.

On occasion, health scholars may be assigned to the Stroke Education Project. If selected for this assignment, scholars will receive communication from the COPE Health Solutions Team providing details on the specific patients who require Stroke Education rounding. These patients may be located in multiple units throughout the hospital, including 2N, 2S, ICU, CCU, 3N, 3S, and 4N. 

Location: 2N,2S,3N,3S, and 4N

Shifts: Every day 6:30am-10:30am,10:30am-2:30am, 2:30pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm

The Acute Care Unit (ACU) consists of approximately 50 patient rooms across the 2nd and 3rd floors, primarily serving geriatric patients requiring medical supervision and support. Some patients are on telemetry monitors, which continuously track heart rate and rhythm, monitored by the Monitor Tech for any abnormalities. The unit provides comprehensive patient care, including daily living support, medication administration, and close monitoring of medical conditions. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and therapists, work together to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a setting designed for medical stabilization and recovery.

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Location: Main Floor

Location: 2309 Antonio Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010

Shifts: Every day 7:00am - 11:00am, 11:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, 7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Subacute Unit provides care for patients who are recovering from traumatic brain injuries and require long-term medical and rehabilitative support. Your involvement in patient activities plays an important role in promoting physical mobility, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. By engaging patients in therapeutic activities, you help encourage independence, prevent complications from immobility, and foster a sense of connection and purpose.

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Location: Sub Acute Facilit

Location: 2309 Antonio Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010