Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Float Pool

Banner Health Nursing Assistant

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. Join our float pool where collaboration is foundational and you'll work alongside dedicated professionals sharing one powerful goal: changing lives through exceptional patient care. You will have the opportunity to provide specialized care for our patients while building connections with your co-workers. We provide many opportunities for education, process/quality improvement, and inter-professional collaboration in a challenging, fast-paced environment. All staff are encouraged to participate in our Shared Leadership Council where you can contribute ideas and participate in a dynamic group that build relationships between team members, enhances our patient's experience and works on department and facility quality initiatives.

Location: 1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson Arizona and 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona - will float between both locations.

Position Details:

• Full -Time Day shift available (3 -12 hour shifts)
• There are no set schedules.
• Weekend Rotations are required in this role.
• Rotating Holidays Required
• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Position Summary: This 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 Functions:

• Assists in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health.
• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient's health status and responses to treatment.
• Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional.
• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information.
• Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies.
• Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients.
• Works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In 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.