Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical

Banner Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center in Chandler, AZ is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Med/Surg 4th Floor team. The role offers day shift hours (6am–6:30pm), with weekend rotations and differential pay and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible CNAs.

The CNA will provide routine patient care, collect data, and support the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting, using EMR systems and following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA certification in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and mobility.
• Record and report vital signs and other patient data accurately.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the care team.
• Support with basic procedures and unit duties under supervision.
• Handle receptionist/clerical tasks to aid department workflow.
• Maintain patient records and ensure charting is complete and accessible.
• Manage supplies and equipment for the unit.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Primary City/State: Chandler, Arizona. Department Name: Med/Surg-4th Floor-Hosp. Work Shift: Day. Job Category: Clinical Care.

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

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 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‑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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BENEFITS

• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit‑eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• $3,000 Sign on bonus for Licensed CNA/LNA.
• $1/hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night shift differential when applicable.