Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Med Surg NS

Banner Health • Casa Grande, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Patient Care Assistant provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. The role supports a 43-bed Medical Surgical department and a 28-bed Observation department, and may float to the Progressive Care Unit. Patients include those with complex acute conditions, orthopedic and general surgical needs, arrhythmias, chest pain, and myocardial infarction. Care is delivered through a collaborative pod-based model with RNs, LPNs, and PCAs.

The position includes ongoing patient data collection and documentation, assistance with daily living activities, delegated clinical procedures, and unit support functions. The PCA works under supervision and is responsible for the assigned unit. The environment is fast-paced and sometimes stressful, with a strong focus on customer service and interaction with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Weekend rotations are required. The role offers a $3,000 hire-on bonus for eligible new Certified/Licensed Nursing Assistants, a $1 per hour weekend shift differential, and an 18% night shift differential when applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential in the state of practice for new hires and transfers.
• Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office, or prior customer service experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, computer literacy, and keyboarding skills.
• Depending on department assignment, a minimum passing score of 85% on an ECG or EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity.
• Depending on department assignment, successful completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course, electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure in Arizona.
• Recent healthcare experience.
• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
• Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, and document objective data and routine care.
• Transport patient specimens as needed.
• Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patient health status and treatment response to a licensed professional.
• Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
• Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional and within demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
• Provide supplies and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under direct licensed-professional supervision.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties, support communication and information flow, and help resolve customer problems or route them appropriately.
• Maintain patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; scan or file reports and chart forms and keep forms accessible.
• Maintain patient education materials and assist with ordering patient specimens.
• May transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
• Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions and reconcile deliveries.
• Monitor and track electronic equipment, including patient ID scanners and laptop computers, and ensure equipment is accounted for and working.
• Depending on assignment, transport patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.

Benefits

• $3,000 hire-on bonus for eligible new Certified/Licensed Nursing Assistants; $1,500 for part-time.
• $1 per hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night shift differential when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED