Certified Patient Care Assistant Med Surg Oncology

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); Hybride; USD 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Résumé du poste

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide routine patient care in the 30-bed Oncology Med/Surg unit. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and documentation, while supporting nurses and maintaining patient comfort.

Opportunities include day and night shifts with shift differentials and potential for chemotherapy validation training. Join a renowned academic medical center focused on patient care and research.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current CNA (state license) is required for new hires/ transfers.
• Unit secretary program is preferred.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with activities of daily living and promote patient comfort.
• Record vital signs and I/O; document patient data in medical records.
• Communicate patient status and changes to the care team.
• Perform procedures under supervision (e.g., ECGs, Foley removal) as trained.
• Handle receptionist/clerical duties to support department operations.
• Maintain patient records and ensure chart accessibility and filing.
• Manage supplies and equipment; assist with patient transport and room turnover.
• Transport patients as needed to OR or ICU and assist with turnover of rooms.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with focus on patient care and service.

Connaissances

BLS certification

CNA license

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Unit secretary program (preferred)

Outils

EMR

Description du poste

## Certified Patient Care Assistant Med Surg OncologyApplylocations: BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R4450860**Primary City/State:**Phoenix, Arizona**Department Name:**M/S-Oncology-Hosp**Work Shift:**Varied**Job Category:**Clinical Care***Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 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 Medical/Surgical Oncology 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 of medical advances. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team that performs some of the most stat-of-the-art procedures in the country.**This is a 30 Bed Oncology Unit with Med/Surg overflow.** You will find that our Oncology unit consists of highly skilled nurses who are offered training to obtain Chemotherapy validation. As an Oncology Patient Care Assistant, you will assist with daily living of cancer patients and will receive resources and support for you to work at the very highest level of your practice. Our chemotherapy validated nurses are the recognized experts that we turn to for chemotherapy infusion in other units of the hospital.**We have day and night shifts available. Day shift working from 7am-7:30pm and night shift working from 7pm-7:30am.**You will have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.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 MagnetTM 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 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 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. 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.