Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit Trauma

As a Patient Care Assistant in the Neuro Progressive Care department, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support a patient population consisting primarily of individuals who have suffered a stroke, as well as patients with other neurological diagnoses such as seizure disorders, encephalopathy, multiple sclerosis and brain tumors. The average length of stay is approximately 4 to 5 days. This is a Full Time, Night Shift position working from 6pm-6:30am. Location: Banner Desert Med Ctr (1400 S Dobson Rd), Mesa, Arizona. Department: PCU Medical - 4B. Job Category: Clinical Care.

Responsibilities

Provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the patient plan of care; Assist with activities of daily living, basic hygiene, mobility and nutritional intake; Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements; Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patient health status to a licensed professional; Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, such as blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs and EKG monitoring; Perform receptionist and clerical duties; Maintain complete patient records and charting forms; Maintain adequate office, dietary and medical supplies; Assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and post-operative patients; Participate in OR room turnover; Interact 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; 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); Completion of a unit approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on-the-job training

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

$3,000 sign-on bonus for Certified/Licensed CNA/LNA; 18% night shift differential; Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential; Self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage