Patient Care Assistant – Cardiovascular, PCU, Nights – PCA

Mayo US; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) supports nursing staff with delegated direct and indirect patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. The PCA demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and communicates patient status clearly to the care team.

Flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends, may be required. Working in Mayo Clinic Arizona's Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (3 West), you will join a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required by Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Able to interpret information relative to age-specific patient needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care.
• Communicate data reflecting patient status to the care team.
• Work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Patient care

Life-span development knowledge

Education

CNA certification

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

3 West (Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit)

Mayo Clinic Arizona's Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit is a high-acuity team specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care. The unit is staffed based on patient acuity and there are a multitude of resources available 24/7. The department is expanding to a newly designed space with a total of 46 beds. We care for a variety of cardiac patients throughout the course of their disease process, including:

• Congestive Heart Failure
• CV Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Heart Transplant
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD)
• Pulmonary Artery Catheters
• Ultrafiltration
• Post Cardiac Procedure
• Titratable Medications
• Arterial Lines

Why choose the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit?

We are a strong multidisciplinary team that values the voice of nursing and gives an opportunity to advocate for the patient and provide exceptional patient care.

We have a culture of respect and trust that emphasizes compassion and integrity as the foundation of how we treat patients, families, and one another.

We are a place where you are inspired and supported to expand your knowledge, grow your career and work at the top of your scope.