Float Pool Certified Patient Care Assistant Days

Banner Health•Fort Collins, CO

5d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Patient Care Assistant (PCA/CNA) provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to each patient’s plan of care. The role involves ongoing collection and documentation of patient data, as well as unit-support functions that help the nursing unit operate efficiently. The position 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. This Float Pool position serves three Northern Colorado locations: Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, and Banner North Colorado Medical Center – Loveland Campus. The schedule is full time at 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Weekend rotations are required. A $1.50-per-hour weekend shift differential applies when eligible. A $1,500 hiring incentive is available; the recruiter provides eligibility criteria. Banner North Colorado Medical Center is described as a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with more than 3,000 employees. Its services include medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care, serving communities across northeastern Colorado and surrounding areas.

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 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 interpersonal and communication skills.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, computer literacy, and keyboarding skills.
Depending on department assignment, a minimum 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, completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course, electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training is required.
Weekend rotations are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs and input/output measurements, in accordance with policy and standards of care; document objective data and routine care, and assist with specimen transportation.
Recognize and report changes or abnormalities in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional; communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, within demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice. Procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
Provide supplies and support to medical staff and patients during unit-specific procedures under direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties, support communication and information flow, and help resolve customer problems or refer them to the appropriate person.
Maintain complete patient records, including admission, transfer, discharge, progress notes, and consent information; scan or file reports and chart forms, keep forms accessible, maintain patient education materials, and assist with specimen ordering.
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, transport patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.