Certified Patient Care Assistant PRN

Banner Health Corporate; Missouri; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Corporate is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland, WY. This PRN position supports inpatient Medical/Surgical care, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, specimens, and patient transport.

The role requires a CNA in state practice, BLS certification, and strong communication. Shifts are 12 hours, with day and night coverage; benefits are provided as part of Banner Health's employment options.

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.
• Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG interpretation test.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the plan of care.
• Record and communicate patient data and progress in the medical record.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient mobility.
• Perform procedures and assist with specimens, EKGs and monitors as directed.
• Support reception and clerical duties to maintain department flow.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

ECG interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Primary City/State: Wheatland, Wyoming Department Name: Med/Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Clinical Care

We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work Certification for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues.

Platte County Memorial Hospital seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. Whether you’re coming in with experience, or just learning the health care industry, Banner Health is a great place to develop and grow your career.

In Wheatland, Wyoming you’ll enjoy a quality lifestyle in a close-knit community that is located just 70 miles north of Wyoming’s capital city of Cheyenne and an easy drive to the city of Denver. You’ll experience a wealth of recreational opportunities in southern Wyoming, including many lakes and the nearby Laramie Peak and Medicine Bow National Forest areas.

Our Platte County Memorial Hospital is looking for a Certified Patient Care Assistant in which you will be working on our inpatient Medical/Surgical Unit where we have 25 patient beds where you will be assisting patients with a variety of health and medical needs. You will be assisting with answering patient call lights, ADL's, ambulation, observation, and fall risk prevention.

Schedule: PRN position where you will be picking up shifts to meet the department needs and coverage for sick and vacation time, working 12 hour shifts. Day Shifts 6:45am- 7:15pm and Night Shifts 6:45pm- 7:15am.

Platte County Memorial Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including an Outpatient Clinic which brings in more than 20 of the region's top physicians in nine different medical specialties to help care for southeast Wyoming residents. A $16 million renovation created a new inpatient wing, surgical suite, and diagnostic imaging departments while making enhancements to the emergency department and laboratory.

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

• 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 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.


• 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.

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.

EEO Statement

Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.

BENEFITS

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

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