Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join their Progressive Care Unit. This role involves providing essential patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and vital sign monitoring. The unit offers a supportive environment where staff can learn and thrive, making it an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced healthcare professionals. With a focus on teamwork and patient comfort, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification and current CNA license.
• 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and hygiene needs.
• Collects patient data and vital signs, documents care accurately.
• Maintains patient records and manages medical supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

BLS Certification

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Tools

Medical Equipment

Computer Literacy

Job description

Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Location: BUMC South Tucson (2800 E Ajo Way)

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R4400374

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-4N

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Clinical Care

If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference 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, providing 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 allows 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.

This is a full-time night shift working from 6pm-6:30am. 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 ongoing 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 catheter 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.
7. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers.
8. 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.

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.

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.

EEO Statement: EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Total Rewards

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