Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Cardiac NS

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Night shift differential 18%

Weekend shift differential $1/hour

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join the Cardiac Progressive Care unit in Mesa, AZ. This full-time night-shift role involves high-acuity cardiac care, patient assistance, and close work with a multidisciplinary team.

We offer training and career pathways to grow within Banner Health. The position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus for qualified CNAs or LNAs, a rotating weekend/holiday schedule, and shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current CNA licensure in state of practice required.
• Approximately 1 year of medical clerical/healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; basic medical terminology knowledge; computer literacy.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card may be required at certain sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care tasks.
• Collect vital signs, specimens, and data; document in EMR as directed.
• Report health status changes to licensed staff; communicate with care team.
• Perform delegated procedures (e.g., basic procedures) under supervision.
• Handle receptionist/clerical duties to support department operations.
• Maintain patient records and manage supplies; assist with patient transport.

Skills

High school diploma

BLS certification

CNA certification

1 year healthcare/medical clerical exp

Strong organizational skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona. Department Name: PCU-CPCU-Hosp. Work Shift: Night. Job Category: Clinical Care. *$3,000 Sign on bonus for a licensed CNA or LNA!

At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here.

Banner Heart Hospital is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Cardiac Progressive Care unit.

Our CPCU is a 60-bed specialty inpatient, high acuity cardiac unit focusing on providing excellent care for cardiac/cardiovascular patients. The CPCU provides care for STEMI/NSTEMI patients, Heart Failure patients, and patients with acute arrhythmias as well as patients who undergo cardiac angiograms with interventions, and pacemaker/defibrillator implants.

Our team offers specialized training and support to grow your skills, and Banner offers a Career Pathways program for those looking to continue their education and grow their career within Banner Health! We are currently offering a full time NIGHT shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00pm - 6:30am. Our team uses a rotating weekend and holidays schedule. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift coverage as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% Night Shift differential when applicable!

Located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters.

Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specializes in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.

Core Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
• In Tucson: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires. Existing Tucson incumbents may not transfer out of their geographical market without meeting the CNA requirement.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.
• Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training is also required.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred.
• Recent healthcare experience preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Company Culture and Benefits

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.