Certified Patient Care Assistant Surgical Progressive Care Unit Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-Surgical-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on bonus!

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Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Surgical PCU Unit.

Come to a department with heart and about heart.
The Progressive Care Department (PCU) at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix provides a solid cardiac foundation that creates an outstanding cardiac nursing assistant who can leverage this experience to advance in areas such as the Intensive Care Units (ICU), Emergency Department (ED) and Operating Room (OR). PCU Patient Care Assistants are highly recruited for their critical thinking skills, which are developed through the acuity of patients we care for.

As a Patient Care Assistant
, you will provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. You will be responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and for a variety of unit support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing unit. You will be a valued member of our team and part of strong team collaboration.

This is a full-time day shift position working from 7am-7:30pm.

Weekend rotations are required in this role. 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.

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 for 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 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 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.

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 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; labels…