Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Med Surg Float

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Banner Estrella Medical Center, part of Banner Health, is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant for Med Surg Float operations. The role involves caring for patients across departments during night shifts, with a sign-on bonus for certified/licensed CNAs/LNAs.

COVID-19 and hospital-based duties may apply. Ideal candidates have 1 year of acute care nursing assistant experience, BLS certification, and flexibility to work weekend/holiday rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care nursing assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers is required.
• Certificate or license as CNA/LNA preferred/eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the patient plan of care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Collect basic patient data and support documentation in medical records.
• Assist with unit operations and coordination of care.
• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support department workflow.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

Med/Surg Float-Hosp

Work Shift

Night

Job Category

Clinical Care

* Sign-On Bonus of $3,000 Available for Certified/Licensed CNA/LNA's *

Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride - an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant for our Med Surg Clinical Care Operations [CCO] which is the hub of patient management for the campus, providing relief staffing to clinical departments/units, bed assignment, unit staffing, house supervision, and emergency preparedness. Several employee groups report to CCO, including clinical positions such as RN House Supervisors, SWAT RNs, and the Resource Team (RN, PCA/CNA, HUC, and BHT), plus non-clinical roles (Transport, Dispatch, Staff Placement, and more). As a Patient Care Assistant, you will have the opportunity to provide care to patients floating throughout our facility (ICU, PCU, Med Surg, PACU, Medical Imaging, ED, and more). Our CNA's are highly skilled, have the ability to be flexible, and are open to the many educational and growth opportunities provided. Our ideal candidate will have 1 year of acute care nursing assistant experience and exhibit the 3 E's - Energy, Enthusiasm and Excitement! Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers is required (must meet AHA curriculum guidelines/skills session must be in-person).

Full Time Night Shifts Available (3 -12 hour shifts a week from 6:00pm-6:30am)

There are no set schedules

Weekend and Holiday Rotations are required in this role

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. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

*12-month commitment required for sign on bonus

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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

• 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