Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant for their Progressive Care Unit in Tucson. This full-time night shift role offers the chance to make a real difference in patient care, working with a diverse team to provide essential support to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. The position emphasizes teamwork and a supportive environment, allowing staff to learn a multitude of skills while contributing to the overall patient plan of care. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, along with current CNA certification.
• 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care and assists with daily living activities.
• Collects patient data and documents in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-4N

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 University Medical Center Tucson South is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Progressive Care Unit. This progressive care unit is a 32-bed Adult Medical Specialty Unit, which provides acute medical care to adult and geriatric patient populations. The unit provides care to patients with multiple diagnoses such as respiratory failure, renal failure, liver failure, infectious disease, acute neurological dysfunction, and more. 4N also includes central telemetry, allowing PCAs the opportunity to be cross-trained.

The variety of diagnoses seen daily on 4N allow our staff to learn a multitude of skills that can prepare them to work anywhere in the future. PCA’s enjoy a supportive working environment and strong sense of teamwork. 4N has a supportive and diverse culture where both new graduate CNAs, RNs, seasoned nurses, and techs thrive together. 4N focuses on building connections inside and outside of work to help enhance our culture.

This is a full-time night shift working from 7pm-7:30am.

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

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 laptop 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.

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.