Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Neuro NS Job Mesa area,Arizona USA,Nursing

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-7th Floor-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Clinical Care

*$3,000 Sign on bonus for a licensed CNA or LNA!

This is a night shift position working three 12‑hour shifts per week from 7:00 pm – 7:30 am. The schedule rotates weekends and holidays. Shift coverage is available through a self‑scheduling tool, and a flat rate of $1 per hour weekend shift differential plus an 18% night shift differential is offered when applicable.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. It is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions that contribute to the 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 and 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 catheter 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 the 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 scanned or filed into the patient’s record and that charting forms are labeled and accessible. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used patient education materials and assists in the ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.

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 and laptop computers, ensuring that all are accounted for and in working order.

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

This position works under supervision and has responsibility for the assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service and interact 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, a current CNA in state of practice is required for new hires. Existing Tucson incumbents may not transfer out of their geographical market without meeting the CNA requirement.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained…