Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Medical Surgical

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. It collects and documents patient data, assists with activities of daily living, and performs unit support functions that help the nursing unit operate efficiently. The role works under supervision in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service, interacting with staff, patients, families, and physicians. The position is on a 28-bed Medical Surgical unit in Tucson, Arizona. The schedule is full-time nights, consisting of three 12-hour shifts, with no set schedule. Weekend rotations and rotating holidays are required, including one major and one minor holiday. The position offers a $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable. The role may include procedures and equipment use as delegated by a licensed professional and consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice. Depending on department assignment, responsibilities may also include patient transport and operating room turnover. Staff are encouraged to participate in the Shared Leadership Council and may contribute to education, process and quality improvement, and inter-professional collaboration.

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; in Tucson it 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, is required.
Depending on department assignment, successful completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course, an electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training is required.
For specified Banner behavioral health, child-serving behavioral health, or Banner Home Care AZ roles, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained; 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 hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, intake and output, and other delegated measurements; document objective data and routine care; and assist with specimen transportation.
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 consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; examples may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
Provide supplies and support 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 help resolve customer problems or refer them appropriately.
Maintain patient records, including admission, transfer, discharge, progress note, and consent information; scan or file reports and forms; and keep charting forms and patient education materials accessible.
Assist with ordering patient specimens and may transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supply levels; complete requisitions; reconcile delivered orders; and track electronic equipment to ensure it is accounted for and working.
Depending on assignment, assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating room turnover.
Participate in the Shared Leadership Council and contribute to department or facility quality initiatives.