Certified Patient Care Assistant Ortho Trauma

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

M/S-7 Ortho-Trauma-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

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 Med Surg Ortho Trauma Unit.

As an Academic Facility Level 1 Trauma, Banner University Medical Center is known nationally for innovation and cutting-edge of medical advances. This is a 40 bed Ortho, post-surgical unit. You will be caring for a variety of patients, ranging from medical, surgical, orthopedic, bowel and trauma surgical patient population.  You will work in a fun place with a strong, cohesive team that are close and who work together to impact their own environment. 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.

We have a day and night shift position available. Day shift working from 7am-7:30pm and Night shift working from 7pm -7:30am.

You will have the opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.  Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential. 

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. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.

6. 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. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.

7. Maintains adequate level