Patient Care Assistant Cardiac

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant (CNA/LNA) for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU). The role supports a 60-bed unit focused on STEMI/NSTEMI, heart failure, and post-procedural cardiac care.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for licensed CNAs or LNAs. The incumbent will work a DAY shift from 6:00am to 6:30pm, three shifts per week, with weekend/holiday rotation and differential pay for night shifts when applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Computer literacy required.
• Arizona-specific exclusions apply for certain Banner roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and promote patient health.
• Collect vital signs and basic data; document in medical records.
• Report changes in patient health to licensed professionals.
• Perform procedures under supervision and assist with patient care tasks.
• Handle receptionist and clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; monitor inventory and use of devices.
• Assist with patient transport and room turnover as needed.
• Contribute to a fast-paced patient-centered environment and teamwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Healthcare environment exposure

Education

High school diploma/GED

BLS certification

CNA or LNA certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: PCU-CPCU-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care *$3,000 Sign on bonus for licensed CNA or LNA! Banner Heart Hospital is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Cardiac Progressive Care unit. Our CPCU is a 60-bed inpatient, high acuity cardiac unit focusing on providing excellent care for cardiovascular patients. The CPCU provides care for STEMI/NSTEMI patients, Heart Failure patients, and patients with acute arrhythmias as well as patients who undergo cardiac angiograms with interventions, and pacemaker/defibrillator implants. Our team offers support and specialized training to grow your skills, and Banner offers a Career Pathways program for those looking to continue their education and grow their career within Banner Health! We are currently offering a DAY shift position working from 6:00am - 6:30pm for three shifts per week. Our team uses a rotating weekends and holidays schedule. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift coverage as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% Night Shift differential when applicable! Located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specialized in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.

Position Summary

This incumbent provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contributes to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records. The position also performs a variety of support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

Core Functions

• 1. Assists with daily living activities 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 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, IV removal, EKGs and Health Unit Coordinator duties. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to clinical staff and patients for 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 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.
• 7. Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in room turnover.
• 8. Supports a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels, as well as patients, families, and physicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills are required.
• In California: advanced skills are excluded.
• BSS team members must have 12 months Banner experience in the role.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT 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.
• Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent healthcare experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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