Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Progressive Care Unit

Position summary: This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. It is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions. Work shift: Day shift from 6:00AM to 6:30PM, Full-Time, 3 x 12 hour shifts available. No set schedules. Weekend rotations and rotating holidays (1 major and 1 minor) are required. Department: PCU Surgical T1 9NS, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance in activities of daily living, including basic hygiene, mobility and nutritional intake; Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements; Recognizes and reports abnormalities or changes in patient health status to a licensed professional; Performs delegated procedures and uses equipment under direct supervision of a licensed professional, such as blood draws, foley catheter removal, EKGs and EKG monitoring; Performs receptionist/clerical duties and supports resolution of customer problems; Maintains complete patient records, including admission, transfer and discharge information, progress notes and consent forms; Maintains supplies, completes requisition forms and tracks electronic equipment; May assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care; Participates in OR room turnover; Interacts with staff, patients, families and physicians

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge; Current BLS certification; Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice required for new hires and transfers; Approximately 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior customer service experience; Excellent organizational skills; Effective human relations and communication skills; Working knowledge of medical terminology; Computer literacy and keyboarding skills; Minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity (depending on department assignment); Successful completion of a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training; Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and signed Arizona Criminal History Affidavit for employees in Behavioral Health clinical settings serving children

Nice to have

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure in Arizona; Recent healthcare experience; Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program; Additional related education and/or experience

Benefits

Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential; 18% night shift differential when applicable; Option to participate in a variety of health, financial and security benefits