Certified Patient Care Assistant Med Surg

Primary City/State:

San Tan Valley, Arizona

Department Name:

ICU-MOSU-4th Flr-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

* Up to $3000 Sign on Bonus*

You have a place in the health care industry. At Banner Health, caring for people is at the core of all we do. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If that sounds like something you want to be a part of - apply today!

These CPCA positions are located at Banner Ironwood in Queen Arizona. Banner Ironwood is a smaller community hospital with a welcoming, positive culture. There is an opportunity to take classes to become a PCA+.

As a people friendly and energetic Certified Patient Care Assistant - Licensed CNA or LNA, you will provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. We have 2/12 bed units with a mix of MED/SURG and PCU PT.As the ideal candidate you will be responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provide a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department. You will be valued member of our team and be a part of strong team collaboration.

• Full Time Day Shift (3 -12 hour shifts)
• Shift Hours can be from 6am -6:30pm -Days & 6:30pm - 6am - Nights
• You can utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. We are 2 month ahead and we schedule 4 weeks at a time.
• Varied Shifts = could be working days nights, weekends.There are no set days you can be scheduled each week
• Weekend Rotations are required in this role - Every 3 weekends
• Rotating Holidays Required - 2 major holidays assigned in a 3-year rotation assigned
• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner Ironwood Medical Center is committed to meeting the ever-changing needs of the southeast communities of metropolitan Phoenix. Our first patient tower has 47 beds, including eight LDR rooms and can accommodate up to 89 beds when fully equipped. We also feature a full service emergency department, four surgical suites and medical imaging services. With our 80-acre campus, more than 500 beds and supporting health services could be built on our site. This means an exceptional opportunity for you to establish a career where the potential for growth is limitless.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed.

2. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.

3. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.

4. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

5. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.

6. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.

7. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.

8. Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.

9. This position works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all

Location: San Tan Valley, AZ, US

Posted Date: 11/29/2024