Patient Care Assistant - Progressive Care Unit, Nights

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Position description
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross Required by time of hire
• Must by an LNA through the Arizona Board of Nursing. License must be active for 90 days from hire date.
  
  Additional qualifications
  
  • Graduation from a vocational program for nursing assistants preferred.
  • Availability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
  • Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
  • Relevant experience preferred.
  • Strong computer skills preferred.
  • PCA's in the Inpatient Neurology Unit must be able to perform all duties in the Epilepsy monitoring unit within 90 days of hire/transfer to the unit.
    
    License or certification
    
    • Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
    • Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential is required. LNA must be issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
      (Employees with a start date prior to December 31, 2018, LNA is required at time of first renewal. CNA/LNA must be issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.)
      
      Exemption status
      Non-exempt
      
      Compensation Detail
      Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $xx.xx per hour.
      
      Benefits eligible
      Yes
      
      Schedule
      Full Time
      
      Hours / Pay period
      72
      
      Schedule details
      Night Shift
      3 -12 hour night shifts per week.
      07:00pm to 07:30am
      
      Weekend schedule
      Every other weekend.
      
      Remote
      No
      
      Site description
      Over the next four years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and technological future of health care, through doubling the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns.
      
      With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation, this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape.
      
      Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city's more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region's desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation.
      
      Recruiter
      Rudy Aros Monarrez
      
      EOE
      As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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