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Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:M/S-6N-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical Care*** $1,500 - 3,000 Sign on bonus for licensed CNA or LNABanner Baywood Medical Center in East Mesa, Arizona has served the growing East Valley for more than 30 years, and every day we work hard to provide the best care to our patients. Our unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in the East Valley.We are a large Medical Surgical Department that has 4 units when opened in full; Our medical populations most common diagnoses are pneumonia, infection management, wound care, post op gynecological or urological procedures, new ostomy site management, to name a few.In your role as a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical Department at Banner Baywood Medical Center, you will help provide basic nursing assistance to patients. Duties can vary from taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate), to assisting with patient hygiene and movement, and generally monitoring the patient and providing updates to clinical staff. Bring your passion for patient care to this fast paced, teamwork oriented, and collaborative environment that supports learning at all levels.We have FULL TIME and PART TIME Day Shift Available currentlyFull Time = Three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00AM - 7:30PM.Part Time = Two 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00AM - 7:30PM.Weekend and Holiday rotations will be required. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift coverage as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable!Banner Baywood Medical Center is a 342 bed hospital serving the health care needs of the dynamic and growing East Valley communities of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. We provide complete acute care services and outpatient services to include but not limited to cancer, stroke, women's health, rehabilitation, emergency medicine and surgery. Our Emergency Department treats a variety of ailments and offers advanced treatment areas, with 68 beds, seeing over 50,000 patients per year. We are certified as pediatric prepared as well as designated as a Trauma level 3 emergency room. In addition, our comprehensive orthopedic unit is one of the nation’s premier orthopedic programs. The unit's commitment to excellent patient care has earned a 4 STAR rating by CMS and repeated recognition as having one of the Top 100 Orthopedic Programs in the U.S. by The Health Network and HCIA, Inc. Because we are also a leader in neurological medicine, people throughout Arizona come to us when they need treatment for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system.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.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.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. 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.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.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.Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. 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 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. 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. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills 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 Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or BTMC Behavioral 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 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.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy

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