Patient Care Assistant Cardiovascular Pcu - Tucson, United States - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Tucson, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU Cardiovascular T1 7EW-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Up to $3000 Sign on Bonus Available
The Cardiovascular PCU is 24-bed Progressive Care Unit that provides care for an adult cardiovascular patient population.

This Unit works with a multitude of services such as General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Hospitalists.

Specialty care includes, but is not limited to, post heart catheterization, pacemaker placement and management, heart failure, cardiac telemetry cardiac bypass, vascular surgeries and many more.

As a Certified Patient Care Assistant you will be an integral part of our supportive working environment with teamwork as our foundation.

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.

This is a full-time role. Hours for this positions are 6pm-6:
30am.
Weekends 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 benefits 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.

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12 month commitment required

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients.

The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence.

The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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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 FUNCTIONS

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.
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.
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 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.
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 re