Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical

Banner Health
US - Arizona - Tucson
June 28, 2024
Medical

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

SC-Med/Surg South-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

Great options and great opportunities.
At Banner we are tapestry of cultures, and experiences.
A workforce that is honored to serve, and support the community.
If youre looking to leverage your abilities you belong at Banner Health.

4S is a Medical Surgical fast paced 40 bed adult health unit.
Your skills as a patient care assistant will help assist nursing staff to partner and collaborate to care for patients on the unit.
You will have growth opportunities on our unit to practice EKG, phlebotomy skills as well as provide routine care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care.Our 4S team provides many opportunities for education, process/quality improvement, and inter-professional collaboration in a challenging, fast-paced, and team oriented environment to help in the overall efficient operation of the nursing department.

This position is for a full-time night shift opening.
The hours will be from 6pm-6:
30am for 3 shifts per week which will include weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential when applicable and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health.
Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family.
We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

• 12 month commitment required

Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion.
We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital.
The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County.
Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care.
This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1.
Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed.

2.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.

3.
Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patients health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.

4.
Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring.
Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

5.
Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department.
Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.

6.
Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.
Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patients record.
Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed.
Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials.
Assists in the ordering of patient specimens.
May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.

7.
Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers.
Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.

8.
Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit.
Participates in OR room turnover.

9.
This position works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only.
Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service.
Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Current BLS certification is required.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
In Tucson
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