Certified Patient Care Assistant Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit

at  Banner Health

JOB CATEGORY:

Clinical Care

• Up to $3,000 sign on bonus available!

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Banner Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant in the NICU [Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit] to join our Banner Estrella Medical Center (BEMC) team. BEMC, a magnet designated hospital, is located near Loop 101 and Thomas Road in West Phoenix. Our hospital proudly serves the West Valley spanning over 15 zip codes.
In joining our team, you will be part of a closely-knit Women and Infant’s Department that continually delivers outstanding, safe, and high-quality care to our mothers, their family, and our littlest patients. Our level IIIA 20-bed NICU specializes in providing care for sick or premature neonatal patients. Our patients are greater than 28 weeks gestation with a variety of medical conditions including neonatal abstinence syndrome, sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome, hypoglycemia, and prematurity. Our highly skilled team includes experienced bedside registered nurses, CNAs, Neonatologists, NNPs, Respiratory Therapists, development specialists, therapists, and IBCLC certified lactation consultants that care for the patient population.
This is a Part Time Night Shift position working from 6pm- 6:30am .
You have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage as well as a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential. Weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we’ve been named one of the “ten most innovative hospitals in the country” by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix’s Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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.

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 may not transfer out of their geographical market without meeting the CNA requirement. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.
Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.
Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training is also required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or BTMC Behavioral must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

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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