Certified Patient Care Assistant Oncology

Primary City / State :

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name : M / S-Oncology-Hosp

M / S-Oncology-Hosp

Work Shift : Night

Night

Job Category : Clinical Care

Clinical Care

$3000 sign on bonus!

Great options and great opportunities. Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent.

If you’re looking to leverage your abilities you belong at Banner Health.

As a Medical / Surgical Oncology Patient Care Assistant, you will be a part of a team providing exceptional patient care at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix.

As an Academic Facility Level 1 Trauma, BUMCP is known nationally for innovation and cutting-edge of medical advances. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team that performs some of the most stat-of-the-art procedures in the country.

This is a 30 Bed Oncology Unit with Med / Surg overflow. You will find that our Oncology unit consists of highly skilled nurses who are offered training to obtain Chemotherapy validation.

As an Oncology Patient Care Assistant, you will assist with daily living of cancer patients and will receive resources and support for you to work at the very highest level of your practice.

Our chemotherapy validated nurses are the recognized experts that we turn to for chemotherapy infusion in other units of the hospital.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This Opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Hours for this position are 3 12 hour shifts, 7am-7 : 30pm with rotating for weekends and holidays. Enjoy a flat rate of $1 / hr differential for weekends when applicable.

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, several 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.

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 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 physicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High 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 m