Patient Care Assistant Observation Unit
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Outpatient
Observation UnitWork Shift: VariedJob Category:Clinical Care$3000
Sign-on Bonus!The 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. Apply today.In December of 2017, Banner
University Medical Center - Phoenix - opened a new 40 bed
Observation Unit. The Observation unit will allow our team to
deliver the safest and highest quality care to our customers. Come
join our Observation team making healthcare easier.The Observation
unit fills a universal need by providing a setting of care for
patients not requiring an inpatient admission to receive additional
diagnostic workup or therapeutic intervention beyond the scope of a
typical Emergency Department visit. -The growth of observation
medicine has been driven by innovations in healthcare, an ongoing
shift of patients from inpatient to outpatient settings.
-Observation medicine encompasses the management of appropriate
patients for a timeframe of 6 to 24 hours in order to assess their
need for inpatient admission or discharge them home. Relative to
traditional admission, studies have shown this alternative to have
several beneficial health care outcomes. -As a patient care
assistant on this unit, you will work directly with the unit RN
staff to help deliver quality care to our patients and their
families; leading to successful, optimal outcomes using the latest
procedures and state of the art equipment.You will also have the
opportunity utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend
coverage. This position works on 3 12 hour shifts, days are
7am-7:30pm and nights are 7pm-7:30am. Enjoy an 18%-night shift
differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential. We
currently have day and night shifts available.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.*If selected,
the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on
bonusUniversity Medical Center Phoenix Banner - University Medical
Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center.
The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care,
expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of
highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing
excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet--- recognition by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long
known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, a
number of unique specialty units and is the new home for medical
discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of
Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus
responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and
sub-specialty clinics, and with a new $400 million campus
investment, a new patient tower and 2 new clinic buildings will be
built.POSITION SUMMARYThis 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
FUNCTIONS1. 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.2. 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.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 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.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 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.7. 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.8. 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.9. 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 physiciansMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED or
equivalent working knowledge.Current BLS certification is required.
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. Existing Tucson incumbents may not transfer out of their
geographical market without meeting the CNA requirement. 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. Must possess
excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human
relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical
terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is
required.Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as
effective human relations and communication skills. Working
knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and
keyboarding skills is required.Depending on department assignment,
receive a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with
accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and
epileptiform activity 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSIn Arizona the
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent
healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an
approved unit secretary program is preferred.Additional related
education and/or experience preferred.Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment.
Keywords: Banner Health, Phoenix , Patient Care Assistant Observation Unit, Other , Phoenix, Arizona
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