HCA's needed for weekend care

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Work Shift: Day

Clinical Care

You have a place in the health care industry. If you're looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference and real change in the health care industry you belong at Banner Health. BGMC's Periop department consists of a 30 bed Perianesthesia unit supporting nine operating rooms, interventional radiology, and endoscopy. The OR specializes in oncology, bariatrics, robotics, urology, GYN, orthopedics and general surgery. The Periop department also provides support for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center patients through IR and endoscopy procedures such as endoscopic bronchoscopy and ultrasound, biopsies and chemoembolization. The surgery department has a 25% same day add on case load with increasing patient acuities/complexities.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 9-5:30 Wednesday

There is no call or weekends required for this position.

Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.

the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.

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.

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 physicians.

High 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.

Successful completion of either a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training is also required.

In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred. EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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