Certified Patient Care Assistant Trauma Neuro ICU

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential 18%

Weekend differential $1/hour

Banner Health benefits

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the ICU with a night shift from 6pm to 6:30am. This role supports patient care and unit operations, combining clinical tasks with administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.

Previous PCA/LNA/CNA experience is preferred, with CNA certification required for new hires. A $3,000 sign-on incentive is offered, plus night differential and weekend premiums where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of practice required for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the patient plan of care.
• Document patient data and maintain medical records.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility.
• Support administrative tasks and unit operations as needed.
• Maintain supplies and assist with patient transport as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA certification (state licensed)

Tools

EMR (electronic medical record)

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: 2A Trauma-Neuro ICU-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care *Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Incentive! The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. As a Patient Care Assistant within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will have the opportunity to care for patients with a wide variety of conditions. To achieve our vision, we are seeking compassionate, driven and team-oriented individuals who embrace change and possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Previous experience as a PCA, LNA or CNA or previous experience working in ICU is highly preferred but not required. Job duties will be split between HUC and Patient Care, leaning heavy on the admin side. Take the next step of your health care journey and join our amazing ICU team, where our patient care assistants deliver professional and compassionate care. This is a full time, night shift position, working from 6pm-6:30am. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country. If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

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.

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.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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