Certified Patient Care Assistant Pulmonary DS

## Certified Patient Care Assistant Pulmonary DSApply:
BUMC Phoenix (1111 E McDowell Rd):
Full time:
Posted Today:
R4455970
** Primary City/State:
** Phoenix, Arizona
** Department Name:
** M/S-8CD Pulmonary-Hosp
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Care**
* * Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on bonus!
*** 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.  As a
** Certified Patient Care Assistant,
** you will be a part of a team providing exceptional patient care at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. As an Academic Facility Level 1 Trauma, BUMCP is known nationally for innovation and cutting-edge of medical advances. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team that performs some of the most stat-of-the-art procedures in the country.  This 48-bed Pulmonary and Geriatrics unit serves both Med Surg and PCU acuity level patient, and also cares for a high volume of wound patients.

We help treat treat diverse conditions, specializing in Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, COPD, and Complex Wound Care—serving most of the valley’s CF patients, who often need both medical and psychosocial support. As a Patient Care Assistant on this team, you’ll work closely with RNs to provide quality, compassionate care using advanced procedures and equipment, helping patients and families achieve the best outcomes.

** This is a full time day shift position working from 7am-7:30pm
** Weekend and holiday rotations will be required and there are no guaranteed set schedules. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend 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 MagnetTM 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…