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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Certified Patient Care Assistant Resource Float

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSun City, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • A current Certified Nursing Assistant credential in the state of practice is required for new hires and transfers. In Tucson, this credential is required for new hires; existing Tucson incumbents may not transfer outside their geographical market without meeting the requirement.
  • Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office, or prior customer service experience, are required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and effective human relations and communication skills are required.
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology, computer literacy, and keyboarding skills is required.
  • Depending on department assignment, a minimum score of 85% on an electrocardiogram or electroencephalogram test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity, is required.
  • Depending on department assignment, successful completion of a unit-approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course, an electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training is required.
  • Employees in specified Banner behavioral health settings serving children and employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it during employment; employees in the specified behavioral health settings must also sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the patient’s overall plan of care.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
  • Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, in accordance with unit and facility policies and standards of care; document objective data and routine aspects of patient care; assist with specimen transportation.
  • Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional, and accurately communicate patient status to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
  • Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, electrocardiograms, and electrocardiogram monitoring.
  • Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
  • Perform receptionist and clerical duties supporting unit efficiency and information flow; participate in resolving customer problems or collect necessary data and refer issues to the appropriate person.
  • Maintain complete patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; scan or file reports and chart forms, keep forms labeled and accessible, and maintain patient education materials.
  • Assist with ordering patient specimens and may transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
  • Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions, reconcile delivered orders, and monitor and track electronic equipment to ensure it is accounted for and working.
  • Depending on assignment, assist with patient transportation, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care, and participate in operating room turnover.
  • Work under supervision with responsibility for the assigned unit and interact with facility staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Desired Qualifications

  • In Arizona, Licensed Nursing Assistant licensure is preferred.
  • Recent healthcare experience is preferred.
  • Completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.
  • Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1999

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