Patient Care Assistant MedSurg Nights
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Med-Surg-4C Routine Care-HospWork Shift: NightJob Category:Clinical
CareThe 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.--Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center has been named to the
nation's 100 Top Hospitals list for 2019 by IBM Watson Health.--
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is dedicated to a high-tech,
high-touch philosophy of care that has kept us a top healthcare
choice in the Northwest Valley for more than 20 years. We are
deeply committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care
along with an excellent patient care experience.The Banner Del Webb
Med Surg 4C team is hiring for a full time, night shift Patient
Care Assistant to join our team. This patient-oriented team is
looking for an experienced PCA who is BLS certified, has healthcare
clerical experience and--exhibits the--3 E's - Energy, Enthusiasm
and Excitement!-- As our Nursing Assistant you will be valued
member of our team and be a part of strong team collaboration! You
will provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and
contribute to the overall patient plan of care.-- Hours for this
night position are 7:00pm - 7:30am, 3 nights per week. Weekend
rotations are required in this role. 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. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit
plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial
security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do
and enjoying your life.Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in
providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest
Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World
Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 390 licensed beds,
the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute
medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency
and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac
catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology,
pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, extended care, outpatient
diagnostic services, acute and outpatient rehabilitation and adult
behavioral services.POSITION SUMMARY:This incumbent provides
routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contributes to
the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for
on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical
records. The position also performs a variety of support functions
which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing
unit/department.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Assists with daily living
activities 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 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 catheter removal, IV removal, EKGs
and Health Unit Coordinator duties. Provides necessary supplies,
support and assistance to clinical staff and patients for
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 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.7. Based on area of assignment may assist with
transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate
post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in room
turnover.8. Supports a fast-paced environment with a strong focus
on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels, as well as
patients, families, and physicians.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh
school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.Current BLS
certification is required.Must possess excellent organizational
skills, as well as effective human relations and communication
skills.Computer literacy and keyboarding skills are required. In
California: advanced skills are excluded.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 QUALIFICATIONSRecent healthcare
experience preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology is
preferred.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City West , Patient Care Assistant MedSurg Nights, Other , Sun City West, Arizona
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