Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Medical Surgical

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

1d•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 or department. The role is based in the Med/Surg T4 7W department at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. It is a full-time night-shift position with three 12-hour shifts, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Schedules are not fixed. Weekend rotations and rotating holidays (one major and one minor) are required. The position works under supervision and is responsible for an assigned unit in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. The employee interacts with facility staff, patients, families, and physicians. The position provides opportunities for education, process and quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration. Staff are encouraged to participate in the Shared Leadership Council and contribute to patient experience and department and facility quality initiatives. The role includes eligibility to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Weekend and applicable night-shift differentials are offered.

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; Tucson new hires must have current CNA certification in the state of practice.
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, including 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.
Employees in specified Banner behavioral-health or home-care settings must possess and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; a Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire for the specified behavioral-health roles.

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, 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 patient 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 and consistent with 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 for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties that support efficient operations and communication; participate in resolving customer problems or route them to the appropriate person.
Maintain patient records, including admission, transfer, discharge, progress-note, and consent information; scan or file reports and chart forms, keep forms labeled and accessible, maintain patient education materials, and assist with ordering specimens.
May transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions, reconcile deliveries, and monitor and track electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers.
Depending on assignment, assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.
Participate in the Shared Leadership Council and department or facility quality initiatives.