Certified Patient Care Assistant Pcu - Mesa, United States - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus
The Banner Baywood Neuro-Stroke PCU is nationally certified as a Primary Stroke Unit by the Joint Commission.

It is a three-wing, 74-bed telemetry unit that provides acute care for all stroke and neuro patients as well as cardiac, medical, and post-surgical patients.

While this is a challenging, high-acuity unit, the potential for learning and growth is unmatched.

We offer support to help grow any of our PCA's into the nursing pathway or other healthcare pathways that we can offer within Banner.

As a
Banner Baywood Neuro PCU Certified Patient Care Assistant:

PCA** you are an integral part of our wonderful culture. You will have the opportunity to provide specialized care for adult patients who require continuous telemetry monitoring. Our diverse patient population includes patients with neurological disease processes, post-op craniotomies, and stroke patients. Generally, there is a 1/8-12 patient ratio. Our rooms are private and remotely monitored by telemetry technicians. If you thrive within a fast paced environment, and are ready to develop many new skills then the Neuro Progressive Care Unit is for you

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Available Full Time Night Shifts hour shifts) *

There are no set day schedules

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Shift Hours can be from 6-6:30, Days or Nights Available:

Varied Shifts = could be working days nights, weekends
Weekend Rotations are required in this role. 2 Weekend shifts required each month
Rotating Holidays Required 1 major and 1 minor

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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.

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

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. 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 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 a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient's record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens. 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. 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.
Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.
This position works under supervision and has responsibility