Certified Patient Care Assistant General Progressive Care Unit

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU General

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

*$3000 sign on Bonus*

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Come to a department with heart and about heart. The General Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Banner University Medical Center -BUMC - Phoenix
(1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006) 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). The General PCU is a 60-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit. The General Cardiac PCU caters to patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment. Typical patients in our PCU may include those recovering from surgery, stable cardiac conditions, respiratory illnesses requiring non-invasive ventilation, or those transitioning from the ICU who still need significant medical oversight. These patients often require specialized nursing care, advanced monitoring, and sometimes complex medication regimens to ensure a smooth recovery and prevent complications. Ratios on this unit are 1:4.  For PCAs, it will either be a 1:12 or 1:15 ratio depending on the patient census.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 BUMC-Phoenix Cardiac General PCU Patient Care Assistant-PCA , you will provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. As the ideal candidate, you will be responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provide a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.  You will be valued member of our team and be a part of strong team collaboration. 

• Full-Time Day Shifts Available (3 -12 hour shifts)
• Shift Hours can be from 7am-7:30pm (Days) & 7:30pm - 7am(Nights)
• Varied Shifts = could be working days nights, weekends. There are no set days you can be scheduled each week
• Weekend Rotations are required in this role.
• Rotating Holidays Required - 1 major and 1 minor
• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

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.