Certified Patient Care Assistant ICU Neuro

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Neuro ICU Patient Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients with neurological conditions, ensuring their comfort and dignity while assisting with daily activities. You will work alongside skilled medical professionals in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the overall care plan and promoting optimal patient outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized academic medical center, where innovation and excellence in patient care are at the forefront. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is for you.

Benefits

$3000 sign on bonus

Health benefits options

Financial benefits options

Security benefits options

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification required.
• CNA certification needed for new hires and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and hygiene needs.
• Collects patient data and documents in medical records.
• Communicates patient status to licensed professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: ICU-Neuro-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

$3000 sign on bonus!

Great options and great opportunities. Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

As a Neuro ICU Patient Care Assistant, you will be a part of a team providing exceptional patient care at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. As an Academic Facility Level 1 Trauma, BUMCP is known nationally for innovation and cutting-edge medical advances. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team that performs some of the most state-of-the-art procedures in the country.

This is a 24 Bed Neuro ICU. Neuro floors tend to have the majority of stroke patients, but do see other neuro patients. Neuro involves more heavy lifting-assists with turns, moving patients, walking, etc. Neuro patients tend to rely a lot more on staff as they may not be as mobile, verbal/non-verbal, may have permanent or temporary paralysis. As a patient care assistant on this unit, you will work directly with the unit RN staff to help deliver quality care to our patients and their families; leading to successful, optimal outcomes using the latest procedures and state-of-the-art equipment.

Hours: 3 12 hour shifts, Days are 7am-7:30pm, Nights are 7pm-7:30am with rotating for weekends. Enjoy an 18% differential for nights and a flat rate $1/hr differential for weekends.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This Opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center 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.

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 laptop 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. 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.

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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