Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

3 days ago


Casa Grande, United States Banner Health Full time

Primary City/State:

Casa Grande, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$3000 sign on bonus

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Established in 1984, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit, hospital committed to providing quality health care to the Casa Grande Valley as well as the surrounding areas in a caring and compassionate environment. In addition to providing patient care within its 177 private rooms, there is an impressive lineup of services available at Banner Casa Grande.

The Progressive Care Unit at Banner Casa Grande is a 43 bed unit with a patient centered, family oriented core staff caring for a variety of patients. The PCU has the capacity to monitor up to 75 patients via remote telemetry and is reinforced by a centralized telemetry monitoring station. As a patient care assistant on this unit, you will work directly with the unit RN staff to help deliver quality care to our patients and their families; leading to successful, optimal outcomes using the latest procedures and state of the art equipment.

These are typically full time positions (3 12's - 36 hours/week).

Day shift 6A-6:30P, Night shift : 6P-6:30A

You will also have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This Opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a 141-bed acute-care hospital located midway between Phoenix and Tucson, AZ. The facility boasts the neighborhood convenience of a community hospital while leveraging the clinical expertise of one of the nation’s leading health systems. The state-of-the-art facility cares for patients through all phases of life, offering adult and pediatric Emergency and Trauma Care, Level IV Trauma, Women’s Care, Maternity Services, Surgical Care, Orthopedics, Laboratory Services, Medical Imaging, Inpatient Dialysis, Rehabilitation, and more. As part on one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, you’ll have access to a vast network of colleagues and expanded access to career opportunities.

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 requir



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