Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Oncology Medical Surgery

** Primary City/State:
** Sun City, Arizona
** Department Name:
** Med-Surg 4th Floor
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Care
** Hire-on bonus of $3000 available for new Banner Health Certified/Licensed CNA/LNA's  
** Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today.

Banner Boswell Medical Center has been the anchor of community health care since 1970 and Sun City’s influence is tangible in our offerings as a destination medical center specializing in the diseases of the elderly. The comfort and recovery of our patients is important to our entire staff, which is dedicated to creating a healing environment for all.

As a Patient Care Assistant on our 4th Floor General Medical Surgical Oncology Unit, you will be part of a passionate team of professionals! General surgeries consist of urology, plastics, gyn, and abdominal. Overflow medical patients with simple pneumonias, GI issues, and skin disorders. This unit has the capability of flexing to semi-private rooms for a total of 34 beds if needed).  

As the ideal candidate you will be responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provide a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.  You will be valued member of our team and be a part of strong team collaboration.
* ** FULL-TIME DAYS SHIFTS AVAILABLE (FT, 3, 12's )**
* ** Shift

Hours:

Day shift is 7am-7:30pm**
* ** There are no set days you can be scheduled each week
*** Weekend and holiday rotations are required in this role
* Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management.

We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

POSITION SUMMARY  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  
1. 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…