Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Neuro DS

Banner Health

Mesa (AZ)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Night shift differential

Self-scheduling

Career pathways

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a patient‑focused CNA for the Neuro PCU on the Baywood unit in Mesa, AZ. You will provide routine patient care, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain accurate medical records under supervision.

The role supports a diverse patient population with neurological, stroke, cardiac, and post‑surgical needs. The position offers a DAY shift schedule of three 12‑hour shifts per week, with a rotating weekends/holidays plan, a flat $1/hour weekend differential, and

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Current BLS certification required.
Current CNA license in state of practice required.
1 year medical clerical or hospital experience preferred.
Excellent organizational and communication skills; computer literacy.
ECG/EEG interpretation training or unit secretary program preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide routine patient care and assist with daily living activities.
Document patient data and assist with charting.
Assist with specimen collection, vital signs, and data.
Support with receptionist/clerical duties and scheduling.
Maintain patient records and supply management.
Assist with transporting patients and OR turnover as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

CNA license

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit secretary program (preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name

PCU-7th Floor-Hosp

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Clinical Care

$3,000 Sign on bonus for a licensed CNA or LNA!

The future is full of possibilities. 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.

Bring your passion for patient care to our Baywood Neuro Stroke Specialty Unit! As a PCA on our Neuro PCU you will have the opportunity to join a team that is passionate about providing excellent patient care! On our unit we provide care for a diverse patient population including patients with neurological disease processes, stroke patients, as well as some cardiac, medical, and post-surgical patients to name a few. Our team offers support and specialized training 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 DAY shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00am – 7:30pm. Our team uses a rotating weekends 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.

Benefits

flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential

18% Night Shift differential when applicable

self‑scheduling tool for shift coverage

Career pathways program for education and career growth within Banner Health

Banner Baywood Medical Center is a 342 bed hospital serving the health care needs of the dynamic and growing East Valley communities of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. We provide complete acute care services and outpatient services to include but not limited to cancer, stroke, women's health, rehabilitation, emergency medicine and surgery. Our Emergency Department treats a variety of ailments and offers advanced treatment areas, with 68 beds, seeing over 50,000 patients per year. We are certified as pediatric prepared as well as designated as a Trauma level 3 emergency room. In addition, our comprehensive orthopedic unit is one of the nation’s premier orthopedic programs. The unit's commitment to excellent patient care has earned a 4 STAR rating by CMS and repeated recognition as having one of the Top 100 Orthopedic Programs in the U.S. by The Health Network and HCIA, Inc. Because we are also a leader in neurological medicine, people throughout Arizona come to us when they need treatment for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.

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 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.

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.