Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center seeks a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join the Medical Surgical team on a 60-bed unit with telemetry-enabled rooms. The full-time day shift runs 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Weekend rotations are required, with a $1/hour weekend differential and an 18% night differential when applicable. The role emphasizes direct patient care, accurate data collection, and documentation in electronic records, supporting a patient-centered care plan and collaboration with licensed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current CNA licensure in AZ required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living to promote patient comfort and care.
• Record vital signs and data, and report changes to licensed staff.
• Document care in the medical records and relay information to the care team.
• Maintain unit supplies and assist with equipment and charting during shifts.
• Support receptionist/clerical tasks to ensure smooth unit operations.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (AZ)

Job description

Primary City/State: Chandler, Arizona

Department Name: Med/Surg-4th Floor-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

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

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Medical Surgical team. Licensed Nursing Assistants working in the Adult Acute Care service line at BOMC will have an opportunity develop and grow in a people centered culture. This 60-bed service line is a blend of telemetry and med/surg patients. Every room in the service line is telemetry capable and will utilize the latest technology.

This is a Full Time Day Shift, working from 6am -6:30pm.

Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women's services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.

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