Patient Care Assistant Progressive Care Unit

Licensed CNA/LNA are eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Incentive!

About the role

Banner Desert Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join our Progressive Care Unit. As part of our East Valley expansion efforts, we are adding a new 36-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to support our patients. This is a part-time night shift position working from 6pm-6:3am, with rotating weekends and holidays. Enjoy an 18% night shift differential when applicable.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology, including the da Vinci Surgical System.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Our over 200-bed, state-of-the-art facility features a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs, and a 22-bed ED, along with dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology, and hematology capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contributes to the overall patient plan of care.
• Assists with daily living activities, including basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake.
• Collects patient specimens and data, such as vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements.
• Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care in medical records.
• Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities or changes in patient health status to licensed professionals.
• Promotes continuity of care by communicating patient status accurately to other caregivers.
• Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal, IV removal, EKGs, and Health Unit Coordinator duties.
• Provides supplies, support, and assistance to clinical staff and patients for procedures.
• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support department efficiency and communication flow.
• Participates in resolving customer problems or escalates issues to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies; completes requisition forms and reconciles orders upon delivery.
• Monitors and tracks electronic equipment, such as patient ID scanners and laptops, ensuring accountability and functionality.
• May assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and post-operative patients to critical care units.
• Participates in room turnover and supports a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer service.
• Interacts with staff, patients, families, and physicians at all levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Excellent organizational, human relations, and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills.
• In California: advanced skills are excluded.
• BSS team members must have 12 months of Banner experience in the role.
• For employees in behavioral health clinical settings serving children: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained throughout employment; Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• For Banner Home Care AZ employees: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained throughout employment.
• For BUMCS employees in behavioral health clinical settings: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent healthcare experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.