Certified Patient Care Assistant ICU

** Primary City/State:
** Tucson, Arizona
** Department Name:
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* Work Shift:

** Varied
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Care 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.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  In 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.
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**** Banner University Medical Center - Tucson (BUMC-Tucson) is an Academic, Level 1 Trauma hospital in Southern Arizona and has expanded and has the newest patient care equipment and computers for state-of-the-art care.
** BUMC-Tucson has four adult ICU teams, including the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), Medical ICU (MICU), Neurosciences ICU (NSICU) and Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU). We are currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Patient Care Assistant to join our Banner University Medical Center
- Tucson Medical ICU Team!

As a BUMC
-Tucson Certified PCA, you will become an integral part of our wonderful culture and a passion for providing only the highest standard of care to a diverse patient population within a fast-paced environment.
* ** Full-Time Day & Night Shifts Available (Three, 12-hour shifts)**
* ** Shift Hours 7:00am-7:30pm & 7:00pm - 7:30am
*** Weekend Rotations are required in this role. 4 Weekend shifts required each month
* Rotating Holidays Required - 1 major and 3 minor
* ** Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-Night Shift differential when applicable
** 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 licensed professional.
5. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in…