Certified Patient Care Assistant Postpartum

Banner Health • Gilbert, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. The role includes collecting and documenting patient data and performing unit-support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing department. On the Women and Infant Services team, the PCA assists nurses with care for pregnant and postpartum mothers and infants, provides administrative support, and floats among Postpartum, Labor & Delivery, HUC, and NICU units. The position works under supervision in a fast-paced environment and interacts with facility staff, patients, families, and physicians.

This is a full-time day-shift position in Gilbert, Arizona, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week on a rotating schedule. The team follows a rotating weekend and holiday schedule and offers a self-scheduling tool for shift coverage. The role is in a Magnet-designated hospital with comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography, and advanced patient monitoring. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a licensed CNA or LNA.

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 passing score of at least 85% on an ECG or EEG test, including accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity, is required.
• Depending on department assignment, completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course, electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training is required.
• Employees in specified Banner behavioral-health settings serving children, and Banner Home Care AZ employees, must possess and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; applicable employees must sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• In Arizona, Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred.
• Recent healthcare experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
• Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, and document objective data and routine care in accordance with policies and standards.
• Transport patient specimens as needed.
• Recognize and report changes or abnormalities in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional, and communicate patient status accurately to other caregivers.
• Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional and within demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
• Provide supplies and support for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties and support efficient communication and information flow throughout the department.
• Participate in resolving customer problems or gather information and refer issues to the appropriate person.
• Maintain patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, consent forms, and scanned or filed reports and chart forms.
• Keep charting forms labeled and accessible, maintain 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 delivered orders.
• Monitor and track electronic equipment, such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers, and ensure it is accounted for and in working order.
• Depending on assignment, assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.
• Float among Women and Infant Services units, including Postpartum, Labor & Delivery, HUC, and NICU.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for a licensed CNA or LNA.
• Self-scheduling tool for shift coverage.
• $1 per hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night shift differential when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED