Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Neurology Progressive Care Unit

About This Role

This role involves providing routine patient care and contributing to the overall patient plan of care in a Neurology Progressive Care Unit. The assistant will collect patient data, document findings, and support the nursing unit's efficient operation at Banner Boswell Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in activities of daily living to promote patient health, including basic hygiene and nutritional intake
• Collect patient specimens and data such as vital signs and input/output, and document findings in medical records
• Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patient health status to a licensed professional
• Perform delegated procedures and use equipment, including blood draws, foley catheter removals, EKGs, and EKG monitoring
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support communication and information flow within the department
• Maintain complete patient records, ensuring all forms are filed and accessible
• Maintain adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies, and reconcile orders upon delivery
• Assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients, to critical care units

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
• Current BLS certification
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice
• Skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience or prior customer service
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective human relations and communication skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills
• Minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity (depending on department assignment)
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (for specific behavioral health/home care roles)

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
• 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior customer service experience. Recent healthcare experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure (Arizona)
• Recent healthcare experience
• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program

Benefits

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