Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA ICU DS

Banner Health•Gilbert, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Patient Care Assistant provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. The position collects and documents patient data and performs unit-support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing department. This role 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 position is on the Banner Gateway Oncology ICU and Stem Cell Transplant Unit, a 24-bed unit caring for oncology patients through diagnosis and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, symptom management, palliative care, clinical trials, and stem cell care. The unit works with MD Anderson Cancer Center. This is a full-time day position with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and rotating weekends and holidays. Self-scheduling is available for shift coverage. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for licensed CNAs or LNAs; the posting also notes a $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night-shift differential when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice 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.
For specified Banner Behavioral Health, behavioral clinical settings serving children, and Banner Home Care AZ roles, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained; a Criminal History Affidavit must be signed at hire for the specified behavioral 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 hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements; document objective data and routine care; and assist with specimen transportation.
Recognize and report changes or abnormalities in patient health and responses to treatment to a licensed professional, and communicate patient status 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 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 assist with customer problem resolution or 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 and keep forms and patient education materials accessible.
Assist with ordering patient specimens and may transcribe and process physician orders in 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.