Certified Patient Care Assistant Surgical ICU

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 Sign on bonus

$1/hour weekend shift differential

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our surgical ICU unit. The CPCA will support high-acuity patients and work closely with registered nurses to deliver quality care using advanced procedures and equipment.

This full-time day shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotations. Banner Health emphasizes Magnet recognition and a collaborative nursing culture that supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA/LNA preferred or required, as indicated in benefits.
• Experience in ICU or high-acuity care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility; support nutrition and hygiene.
• Collect patient specimens and vital signs; document data per unit policy.
• Recognize health status changes and communicate to licensed staff; ensure continuity of care.
• Perform procedures and use equipment per license and scope of practice; assist with blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs.
• Handle receptionist/clerical duties to support department operations and communication.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure charts are filed; manage admission/transfer/discharge details.
• Monitor and manage supplies; assist with equipment like patient ID scanners and laptops.
• Support patient transport pre/post-operative movements and OR turnover.
• Work under supervision in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on customer service.

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: ICU-Trauma-Surgical-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

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Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our surgical ICU unit

As a Certified Patient Care Assistant (CPCA) in the ICU Unit at BUMC-Phoenix, you'll support patients requiring high acuity care. In this role, you'll work closely with RNs to deliver high-quality care using advanced procedures and equipment, helping patients achieve optimal outcomes.

This is a full time day shift position working from 7A-7:30P

Weekend and holiday rotation will be required and there are no set schedules accommodated.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 through

BENEFITS

• *Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on bonus!
• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.