Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA NSICU

## Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA NSICUApplylocations:
BUMC Tucson (1625 N Campbell Ave) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4445699
** Primary City/State:
** Tucson, Arizona
** Department Name:
** ICU T1 8NS

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* Work Shift:

** Night
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Care Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today.
** Banner University Medical Center - Tucson (BUMC-Tucson) is an Academic, Level 1 Trauma hospital in Southern Arizona and has expanded and has the newest patient care equipment and computers for state-of-the-art care.
** BUMC-Tucson has four adult ICU teams, including the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), Medical ICU (MICU), Neurosciences ICU (NSICU) and Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU). We are currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Banner University Medical Center
- Tucson Medical ICU Team!

As a BUMC
-Tucson Certified PCA, you will become an integral part of our wonderful culture and a passion for providing only the highest standard of care to a diverse patient population within a fast-paced environment.
* ** Full-Time Night Shift Available (Three, 12-hour shifts)**
* ** Shift Hours 7:00PM
-7:30AM
*** Weekend Rotations are required in this role. 4 Weekend shifts required each month
* Rotating Holidays Required - 1 major and 3 minor
* ** Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable
** Banner
- University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner
- University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence.

The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This incumbent provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contributes to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records. The position also performs a variety of support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Assists with daily living activities 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 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 catheter removal, IV removal, EKGs and…