Patient Care Assistant Surgical Step Down Unit

3 weeks ago

Sun City, United States Banner Health Full time

Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

 

 

Department Name:

ICU/CVICU

 

 

Work Shift:

Night

 

 

Job Category:

Clinical Care

 

 

*Up to 3,000 sign on bonus

 

You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

 

Banner Health is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Surgical Step-Down unit at Banner Boswell Medical Center. The unit is a Surgical Step-Down, high acuity unit caring for post open heart and thoracic surgery patients. We are a fast-paced team with patients requiring post-operative assistance with walking, blood sugars, vital signs, basic physical care needs of bathing, toileting and other duties as assigned. This is a great opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant who possesses skills and abilities typically attained with experience in an acute care seeking a great learning experience with high acuity patients. Requires Licensure as a CNA/LNA through the State Board of Nursing.

 

As a Certified Patient Care Assistant you will provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. As the ideal candidate, you will be responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation of medical records, and provide a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department. You will be a valued member of our team and be a part of a strong team collaboration.

 

This is a Part Time Night Shift. Hours for this position are 7pm-7:30am.

 

Including rotating weekend and holidays. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

 

 

 

 

 

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

 

 

 

 

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.

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


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.

 

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or BTMC Behavioral must possess an Arizona Fingerpr

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