Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Banner Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant for their Progressive Care Unit. This full-time night shift role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential care to patients in a cardiac monitored unit. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality patient care, utilizing innovative technology and resources. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to nursing excellence, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Join a culture that values teamwork and patient-centered care, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Night Shift Differential

Weekend Shift Differential

Self-Scheduling Tool

Growth and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and current CNA certification.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and maintain patient comfort.
• Collect and document patient data and vital signs.
• Support nursing staff with clerical duties and ensure patient records are maintained.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Basic Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Patient Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Clinical Care

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

Banner Gateway Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Progressive Care Unit. In the PCU Unit you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients within a 24-bed inpatient cardiac monitored unit with a general ratio of 1/12. Our clinical staff pride themselves on their teamwork and clinical expertise, and our culture is patient centered with a focus on delivering quality care and customer service. The Banner Gateway CPCA - PCU requires a certified CNA / LNA with a passion for providing only the highest standard of care to our patients.

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

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.

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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. 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.