Certified Patient Care Assistant ICU Neuro Unit

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant for the Neuro ICU at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. The 24-bed unit primarily cares for stroke patients and also treats other neurological conditions. Many patients have limited mobility or communication abilities, temporary or permanent paralysis, and require substantial assistance with movement and daily care. The assistant works directly with registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to provide quality care to patients and families and support optimal outcomes using current procedures and equipment. This position provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to each patient’s plan of care. It involves ongoing patient data collection and documentation, unit support functions, and coordination with licensed professionals. The position works under supervision and is responsible for the assigned unit in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. No fixed schedule is offered; a self-scheduling tool is available for shift and weekend coverage. Licensed CNA/LNA candidates are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The posting also mentions an 18% night-shift differential and 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 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, an electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure.
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, intake and output, and other delegated measurements, and document objective data and routine care in accordance with policy and standards.
Assist with transporting patient specimens.
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 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; examples 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 support communication and information flow throughout the department.
Participate in resolving customer problems or gather information and refer issues to the appropriate person.
Maintain complete patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; scan or file reports and forms and ensure charting forms are labeled and accessible.
Maintain supplies of 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, assist with patient transportation, including moving pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.