Nursing Assistant - Float Pool West Region

Atlas Healthcare Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare Partners in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Nursing Assistant (PRN) to provide routine patient care and support the care team. This role focuses on data collection, documentation, and assisting with basic hygiene, mobility, and nutrition under licensed supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current BLS, and state-appropriate CNA/LNA or CMA/EMT-IV credentials. It offers hourly pay and on-site duties in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and BLS certification required.
• CNA in state of practice required for new hires and transfers.
• LNA in state of practice required for new hires and transfers.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required or preferred.
• Licensed EMT-Experienced (EMT-IV) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes tasks to promote patient health, assist with hygiene, mobility and nutrition as needed.
• Collects patient data including vital signs and input/output as delegated.
• Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
• Promotes continuity of care by communicating with other caregivers.
• Maintains a clean, stocked environment and supports department operations.
• Assists in transporting patient specimens and using equipment under supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA in state of practice

LNA in state of practice

Certified Medical Assistant

EMT-IV

Job description

Pay Class:PRN

Pay Type:Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical record; provides a variety of support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed.
• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with facility and standards of care.
• Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
• Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patients’ 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.
• Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
• Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED and current BLS certification is required. One of the following credentials is required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical/clinical/clerical experience; preferably in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or prior experience in customer service.