Certified Patient Care Assistant Float Pool

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join the Float Pool Unit. You will float to multiple units including ICU and other specialty areas, assisting with basic patient care and documentation under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA/LNA license, recent acute care experience, and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Night shift with on-site work at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current CNA/LNA license in the state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care to promote comfort and support the care plan.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Document patient data and progress in the electronic medical record.
• Float to multiple units across Banner University Medical Center as needed.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and general unit operations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma / GED

BLS certification

CNA/LNA certification

Job description

Primary City/State

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name

Med/Surg Float-Hosp

Work Shift

Night

Job Category

Clinical Care

Sign On Bonus

Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on bonus!

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Position Description

Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Float Pool Unit.

As a Certified Patient Care Assistant at Banner University Medical Center, you will join a Magnet-designated facility, Academic Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center, and Designated Stroke Center. Teamwork is strong within this department, and Banner University Medical Center fosters a highly collaborative environment between nursing, physicians, and allied health professionals. Join us as we improve the lives of the patients we care for through outstanding nursing support and compassionate care.

Candidates must have recent acute care experience within the last year to be considered for this role; hospital experience is preferred.

During your shift, you will have the opportunity to float to multiple units across Banner University Medical Center, including: Trauma Surgical ICU; Cardiovascular ICU; Neuro ICU; Medical-Surgical ICU; Neuro Trauma PCU; Cardiovascular PCU; Medical-Surgical units; Outpatient Observation Unit; PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit); Emergency Department; Women and Infant Services (WIS); Rehabilitation; and Behavioral Health.

The ideal candidate will hold a current CNA/LNA license and have worked as a CNA/LNA within an acute care setting in the past year. If you are a resilient, knowledgeable CNA/LNA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. The float pool offers minimal onboarding and training, so candidates must be confident in their nursing skills, highly adaptable, and able to quickly step into new environments with a high level of competence.

This is a full time night shift position with hours from 7pm–7:30am. Weekend rotations are required. Enjoy a $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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 ongoing 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 catheter 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.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

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. 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.

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