Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Ortho GI Medical Surgery

Banner Health • Sun City, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. It is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in medical records, as well as unit support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing unit. The role works under supervision and is responsible for an assigned unit, in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service. It interacts with staff throughout the facility, patients, families, and physicians.

The position is on Banner Boswell’s 5th Floor Specialty Ortho/GI Medical-Surgical Unit, which has 43 private rooms and may flex to 82 semi-private beds. The unit cares for orthopedic and GI surgery patients, as well as general progressive-care and medical-surgical patients with varied health concerns.

The posting lists full-time night shifts of three 12-hour shifts and part-time night shifts of two 12-hour shifts, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Self-scheduling is available, with no set days each week. Weekend rotations and rotating holidays are required. The posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time or $1,500 for part-time Certified/Licensed Nursing Assistants new to Banner Health, 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) certification 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.
• For employees in specified Banner behavioral health settings serving children, or Banner Home Care AZ, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire for the specified behavioral health settings.
• Weekend rotations and rotating holidays are required.

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 hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
• Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements; document objective data and routine patient care; and assist with specimen transportation.
• Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional, and communicate patient status accurately to other caregivers.
• Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional and within demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; examples include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
• Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties, support communication and information flow, and help resolve customer problems or direct them to the appropriate person.
• Maintain patient records and documentation, including admission, transfer, discharge, progress notes, and consent forms; scan or file reports and chart forms, and keep forms and patient education materials accessible.
• Assist with ordering patient specimens and may transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
• Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions, reconcile deliveries, and monitor electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers.
• Depending on assignment, assist with patient transportation, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating room turnover.
• Work assigned unit responsibilities under supervision and maintain customer-service-focused interactions with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $3,000 for full-time or $1,500 for part-time Certified/Licensed Nursing Assistants new to Banner Health.
• $1 per hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night shift differential when applicable.
• Self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.

What This Job Offers

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