Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Abdominal Transplant

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner University Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant for its 24-bed abdominal transplant and surgical oncology unit, which cares for abdominal transplant patients, including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant patients, as well as surgical oncology patients. This fast-paced unit recently expanded from 14 to 24 beds. The role provides routine patient care to promote comfort and support the overall plan of care, collects and documents patient data, and performs unit support functions that contribute to efficient operations. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Employees can use a self-scheduling tool for shifts and weekend coverage. The posting notes an 18% night-shift differential and, when applicable, a flat $1-per-hour weekend shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice is required for new hires in Tucson.
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, 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, is required.
Depending on department assignment, successful completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training, is 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, basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, intake and output, and other delegated measurements; document objective data and routine care; and assist with specimen transportation.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patient health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional, and communicate patient status accurately to other caregivers.
Perform delegated procedures and use equipment within demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients during unit-specific procedures under direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties and help resolve customer problems or direct them to the appropriate person.
Maintain patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; ensure reports and forms are filed or scanned and charting materials are accessible.
Maintain patient education materials and assist with ordering patient specimens; may transcribe and process physician orders in the electronic medical record.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions, reconcile deliveries, and track electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers.
Depending on assignment, transport patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating room turnover.