Certified Patient Care Assistant Surgical ICU

Banner University Medical Center is seeking a Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our surgical ICU unit. As a Certified Patient Care Assistant (CPCA) in the ICU Unit at BUMC-Phoenix, you'll support patients requiring high acuity care. In this role, you'll work closely with RNs to deliver high-quality care using advanced procedures and equipment, helping patients achieve optimal outcomes. This is a full time day shift position working from 7A-7:30P. Weekend and holiday rotation will be required and there are no set schedules accommodated.

Responsibilities

Provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the plan of care; Provides assistance in activities of daily living, 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 procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional (e.g., blood draws, foley catheter removal, EKGs, EKG monitoring); Performs receptionist/clerical duties and supports communication within the department; Maintains complete patient records and charting forms; Maintains adequate supplies and monitors electronic equipment; Assists with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit; Participates in OR room turnover; Supports high acuity care alongside RNs in the ICU

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; Skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical 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 all 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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus for licensed CNA/LNA; Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable