Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Banner Health • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Patient Care Assistant provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. This role is assigned to a 36-bed Neuro Progressive Care Unit serving patients with medically complex needs, including stroke, TIA, and CVA patients. The assistant collects and documents patient data, communicates changes in patient status to licensed professionals, and performs unit support functions that contribute to efficient nursing-unit operations. The position works under supervision in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service and collaboration with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

This is a part-time night-shift position with two 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Schedules have no set days, and weekend and holiday rotations are required. A $1 per hour weekend differential and an 18% night-shift differential apply when applicable. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualifying new Banner Health certified/licensed CNAs/LNAs, with a 12-month commitment required for the bonus.

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, is required.
• Depending on department assignment, successful completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course, electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training is required.
• For specified Banner Behavioral Health, behavioral-health clinical, and Banner Home Care AZ roles, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card must be held at hire and maintained during employment; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire where specified.

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, 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.
• Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care in medical records, and assist with transporting patient specimens.
• 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 to promote continuity of care.
• Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional and consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; examples 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 the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties and help resolve customer problems or route them 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, and keep charting forms labeled and accessible.
• Maintain supplies of frequently used patient education materials and assist with ordering patient specimens.
• 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, assist with patient transportation, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus available for qualifying new Banner Health certified/licensed CNAs/LNAs, with a 12-month commitment required.
• $1 per hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night-shift differential when applicable.
• A variety of health and financial security benefits for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED