Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA PCU DS

Banner Health; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health’s Banner Ironwood Medical Center in Queen Creek, AZ seeks a Certified Patient Care Assistant to support Progressive Care patients on 4N PCU. This full-time day shift role involves prior unit experience, strong patient-facing skills, and flexibility to float to other units as staffing requires.

You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and charting, while maintaining patient comfort and safety. BLS and CNA licensure are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification and CNA license in state of practice.
• Typically 1 year of medical clerical experience; hospital setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; computer literacy required.
• Successful ECG interpretation training or course or on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care to promote comfort and plan of care.
• Collect vital signs, input/output and other data per policy.
• Report changes to licensed staff and ensure accurate handoffs.
• Assist with procedures, supplies, and EMR documentation.
• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Maintain patient records, chart forms and educational materials.
• Manage supplies and equipment; assist in unit turnover as needed.
• Assist with patient transport and contribute to care team.
• Work under supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Skills

BLS certification

CNA

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

ECG interpretation

Education

High school diploma/GED

CNA licensure (state)

Unit secretary program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

## Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA PCU DSApply: Banner Ironwood Med Ctr (37000 N Gantzel Rd): Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R4454915**Primary City/State:**Queen Creek, Arizona**Department Name:**PCU-4N**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical Care**\\*$3,000 Sign on bonus for Licensed CNA or LNA!**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!Banner Ironwood Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistantto join our PCU team in Queen Creek Arizona. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with Progressive Care patients while providing care and nursing support where we need it the most!Our Banner Ironwood Medical Center is a community hospital with a welcoming, positive culture. In this role you will utilize and grow your skills as you learn to support multiple units and teams in providing routine patient care to promote patient comfort, and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Our ideal candidate enjoys change and learning new skills! Floating to other units or our Banner Goldfield Campus may be required as needed by staffing levels.This is a Full Time Day Shift position.**3 12's a week: 6AM-6:30PM**Days of the week will vary and there are no guaranteed set schedules.Weekend and holiday rotation will be required.Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable!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 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.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.