Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Medical Surgical

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contribute to the patient’s overall plan of care. The role collects and documents ongoing patient data and performs unit support functions that help the nursing unit operate efficiently. The position works under supervision and is responsible for an assigned unit in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on customer service, interacting with staff, patients, families, and physicians. The role is based on a 28-bed medical-surgical unit at Banner–University Medical Center Tucson. The position is full-time, on the night shift, with three 12-hour shifts and no set schedule. Weekend rotations and rotating holidays (one major and one minor) are required. Weekend and night shift differentials may apply.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential 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 passing score of at least 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 or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training, is 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; an Arizona 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 hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, intake and output, and other delegated measurements; document routine care and objective data.
Transport patient specimens as needed.
Recognize and report changes or abnormalities in patient health and responses to treatment to a licensed professional; communicate patient status accurately to other caregivers.
Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, within demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice. Procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
Provide supplies and assistance to medical staff and patients for 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 route them to the appropriate person.
Maintain patient records, including admission, transfer, discharge, progress-note, and consent information; scan or file reports and forms and keep charting forms accessible.
Maintain patient education materials and assist with ordering patient specimens; may transcribe and process physician orders in the electronic medical record.
Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions and reconcile deliveries.
Track electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers, ensuring equipment is accounted for and working.
Depending on assignment, assist with patient transport, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating-room turnover.