Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Medical Surgical

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

23h•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, along with unit support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing unit or department. The role works under supervision and is responsible for an assigned unit. It is performed in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service, and involves interaction with staff throughout the facility, patients, families, and physicians. The position is part-time, with two 12-hour night shifts and no set schedule. Weekend rotations and rotating holidays (one major and one minor) are required. The stated night shift is 18:00–6:30. Weekend and night shift differentials may apply.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
For new hires and transfers, current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice; in Tucson, current CNA certification is required for new hires.
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; successful completion of an approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training, is also required.
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; a Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire for the specified behavioral health settings.

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 basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, in accordance with unit and facility policies and standards of care; document objective data and routine 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 and completely 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 for unit-specific procedures under direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties; support communication and information flow, participate in resolving customer problems, or collect 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 chart forms, keep forms labeled and accessible, maintain patient education materials, assist with ordering specimens, and potentially transcribe and process physician orders in the electronic medical record.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions, reconcile delivered orders, 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.