Certified Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit Neuro

Tempe, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.25 - $21.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Shift differential to 18 percent

weekend shift differential

sign on bonus

Job Description

Banner Health is a distinguished healthcare organization recognized for its commitment to compassionate patient care, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Operating one of the largest and most comprehensive medical campuses in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center serves as a hub for advanced medical services, including specialties such as high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care, oncology, cardiology, and emergency medicine. The hospital boasts over 700 licensed beds, a dedicated NICU, and state-of-the-art technology like the da Vinci Surgical System and iCare ICU monitoring. Notably, Banner Desert Medical Center has been ranked among the top hospitals in Phoenix and one of the busiest emergency departments nationally. The institution also houses Banner Children's Hospital with an over 200 bed facility offering family-centered pediatric care, complete with specialized pediatric ICUs and surgical units.

The role available is for a full-time Night Shift Patient Care Assistant in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU Neuro - 4A). This position involves working closely with an interdisciplinary team to support patients primarily recovering from strokes, as well as those with other neurological conditions such as seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, encephalopathy, and brain tumors. The average patient stay is four to five days, and many patients will require ongoing rehabilitation post-discharge. The Night Shift hours are from 6pm to 6:30am, and the role offers an 18% night shift differential in addition to a weekend shift differential. Importantly, the position provides an opportunity to use a self-scheduling tool, offering flexibility in shift planning and weekend coverage.

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for delivering routine care aimed at promoting patient comfort and supporting the overall care plan. Core duties include assisting patients with daily activities like hygiene, mobility, and nutrition. The role also involves collecting vital patient data, such as vital signs and input/output measurements, and accurately documenting these observations. Additionally, Patient Care Assistants support medical staff by performing delegated procedures like blood draws, EKG monitoring, and catheter removals, always working under the supervision of a licensed professional.

This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, alongside a thorough understanding of medical terminology and computer literacy for documentation purposes. Candidates must hold current BLS certification and state certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA). There is a preference for candidates with recent healthcare experience, particularly in hospital or clinical settings, and those holding a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) license in Arizona. Banner Health places emphasis on maintaining a supportive, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on high-quality customer service, collaboration, and continuous development opportunities.

In summary, this position at Banner Health offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to high-quality neurological patient care within a renowned healthcare system. The role combines hands-on patient support with vital clinical and clerical functions, making it ideal for compassionate, organized professionals seeking meaningful work in a dynamic medical environment.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent ged current bls certification current certified nursing assistant cna in state of practice required for new hires and transfers except existing tucson incumbents require skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year medical clerical experience preferably hospital or physician office working knowledge of medical terminology computer literacy and keyboarding skills excellent organizational and human relations communication skills depending on assignment minimum passing score of 85 percent on ecg or eeg test or on the job training required may need arizona fingerprint clearance card depending on clinical setting

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or ged current bls certification current certified nursing assistant cna state of practice skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year medical clerical experience preferred licensed nursing assistant lna licensure preferred recent healthcare experience preferred successful completion of unit secretary program preferred effective organizational human relations and communication skills working knowledge of medical terminology computer literacy and keyboarding skills depending on assignment successful completion of ecg or eeg test with accurate identification of lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity or equivalent on the job training

Job Duties

provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health including assisting with basic hygiene needs maintaining mobility and assisting with nutritional intake
collects patient specimens and data including vital signs input/output and other delegated measurements documents objective data and routine patient care
recognizes and reports abnormalities or changes in patient health status to licensed professionals communicates patient status to caregivers
performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated including blood draws foley catheters removal ekgs and ekg monitoring provides supplies support and assistance for unit specific procedures
performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient operation and communication participates in resolution of customer problems
maintains complete patient records including admission transfer discharge notes and consent forms ensures reports and chart forms are filed and accessible
maintains adequate levels of office dietary and medical supplies orders and reconciles supplies monitors and tracks electronic equipment accounts for functionality
assists with transporting patients including pre-operative and post-operative patients participates in operating room turnover