Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Float

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Med/Surg Float-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Level 1 Trauma Hospital team! In this role you will report to our clinical care operations team and have the potential to float across several of our facility teams and have the opportunity to work with many types of patients while providing care and nursing support where we need it the most!

Teamwork is strong within this department with a collaborative environment between nursing, physicians, and other therapies. Our ideal candidate is a licensed CNA or LNA with at least 1 year of experience. If you are an experienced CNA/LNA who is loves learning and enjoys working within a fast paced environment, then you will love our team! Join us as we strive to improve the lives of the patients we care for through outstanding nursing care.

This position is a full time DAY Shift working from 7am-7:30pm working three 12-hour shifts per week. This role includes a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift coverage as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% Night Shift differential when applicable!

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

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 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.

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.…