Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

M/S-Ortho 6AB

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

* Sign-On Bonus of $3000 Available for New Banner Health Certified/Licensed CNA/LNA's *

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Banner Estrella Medical Center is in the Southwest region of Phoenix has beautiful views of the Estrella Mountains and is in a fast-growing community. 

Banner Estrella Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join our Medical Surgical Unit. As a patient care assistant on this unit you will provide care to the diverse population of acute care and post-surgical patients. Med Surg/Ortho unit is a 72 bed, state of the art unit within our Magnet Designated campus.

• Full-Time Day Shift Available (FT 3-12 hour shift)
• Shift Hours can be from 6am-6:30pm or 7am-7:30pm (Days)
• You can utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage.There are no set days you can be scheduled each week
• You can know your shift a month in advance generally.
• Varied Shifts = could be working days nights, weekends
• Weekend Rotations are required in this role. Every third weekend requirement.
• 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

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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. Assist