Certified Patient Care Assistant PCA CPCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:
PCU-CPCU-HospWork Shift: NightJob Category:Clinical CareSign on
Bonus $1500.00Great options and great opportunities. At Banner we
are tapestry of cultures, and experiences. A workforce that is
honored to serve, and support the community. If you're looking to
leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health.----Banner
Heart Hospital Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) is a 60-bed
inpatient, high acuity cardiac unit focusing on providing excellent
care for cardiovascular patients. The CPCU provides care for
STEMI/NSTEMI patients, Heart Failure patients, and patients with
acute arrhythmias as well as patients who undergo cardiac
angiograms with interventions, and pacemaker/defibrillator
implants.-- We provide a comprehensive cardiac education plan for
our nurses with dedicated preceptors.-- Banner Heart Hospital is a
recipient of the 2018 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award by IBM
Watson Health.-- Our outcomes reflect excellence in cardiovascular
services benefiting our patients, their families, their employers
and our entire community.--The CPCU leadership team prides itself
on growing and mentoring our team, providing support through
monthly check-ins and maintaining visibility.-- We are here to
support YOU!-- Our vision is to provide our staff an environment to
thrive which in turn helps create an exceptional patient
experience.-- Our CPCU culture aligns with Banner's Values:
Customer Obsessed, Relentless Improvement, Courageously Innovate,
Disciplined Focus, Foster Accountability, and Continuously Earn
Trust.Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat
rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift
differential when applicable.--Located next to Banner Baywood
Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital
specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in
an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. With
111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in
the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top
Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our
facilities include 28 cardiovascular intensive care beds, 67
telemetry beds, a 16-bed interventional stay unit, two endovascular
suites, six OR suites, six cardiac cath labs, two electrophysiology
labs and a non-invasive cardiology unit.POSITION SUMMARYThis
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 FUNCTIONS1. 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. Assists in the
ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician
orders effectively using the electronic medical record.7. Maintains
adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and
completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
Reconciles supply order upon delivery. Monitors and tracks the use
and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners
and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in
working order.8. Based on area of assignment may assist with
transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate
post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR
room turnover.9. This position works under supervision and has
responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a
fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on
customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the
facility, as well as patients, families and physiciansMINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent working
knowledge.Current BLS certification is required. Current Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new
hires and transfers. In Tucson: Current Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires. Existing
Tucson incumbents may not transfer out of their geographical market
without meeting the CNA requirement. Requires skills and abilities
typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience;
preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior
experience in customer service. Must possess excellent
organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and
communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and
computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.Must possess
excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human
relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical
terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is
required.Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum
passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate
identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform
activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit
approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or
electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job
training is also required.Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or
BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children
must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of
hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled
Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner
University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of
Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance
Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of
their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family
Counseling Program held at this specific facility.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSIn Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
licensure is preferred. Recent healthcare experience preferred.
Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Mesa , Certified Patient Care Assistant PCA CPCU, Other , Mesa, Arizona
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