Certified Patient Care Assistant PCA Medical Unit Nights Job Covington area,Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State:
Casper, Wyoming Department Name:
Med-Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night Job Category:
Clinical Care ***$5,000.00 sign-on available, with 12-month commitment!!
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Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state. Whether you’re coming in with experience, or just learning the health care industry, Banner Health is a great place to develop and grow your career. We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year.

We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals.

In this Certified Patient Care Assistant on our Medical Unit, you can expect to join a tight-knit team that works tirelessly to support our fast-paced Nursing teams. Our Medical Unit is a great place for experienced CNAs to expand your Patient Care experience or new CNA'S to gain a strong foundation. Our Medical Unit has 64 beds across two floors. You will see a variety of medical diagnosis with our patients outside of any specialty areas/diagnosis.

These positions are for a Full Time, Night Shift position, 3 12's 6:00pm-6:30am. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health.

Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans 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.

BLS Certification is required for this position. Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

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

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.

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.

Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s 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.

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.

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.

Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are…