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Nursing Assistant- Medical Surgical Observation - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Gilbert, AZ Gilbert, Arizona |
About this job
Medical Surgical/ Observation/ Telemetry Overflow- Total of 36 beds Within Unit
At Banner Health, we make health care easier so life can be better. If you are looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference- and real change in the health care industry- you belong at Banner Health. With facilities in six western states, we're committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek driven professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen.
Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ offers a wonderful culture within a Magnet Recognized Hospital. The Medical Surgical portion of the unit has 12 beds. The unit is designed to provide specialized care for adult patients with medical diagnoses including abdominal pain, cellulitis, pulmonary diagnoses, peritoneal dialysis, renal failure, diabetes. Patients on this unit may be monitored remotely if they have a cardiac history but do not require specialized cardiac interventions. Tele-health services provide remote 24-hour patient surveillance in every room. A Resource Nurse assists the unit with patient care and post-Discharge phone calls 12 hours/day.
The Observation portion (3 East) has 12 beds designation for Observation, and 12 additional beds for either Med/Surgical patients, telemetry overflow or additional Observation beds as the need arises (total of 24 beds). This unit provides care to medical surgical patients, along with gynecological, urological, and minor abdominal surgeries post operatively. It also provides for care of the mild Diabetic Ketoacidosis population on insulin drips and overflow telemetry patients that may require a cardiac drip temporarily. An RN assists 12 hours /day with high patient turnover by providing information and discharge instructions to patients, especially patients under Observation status.
The patient's rooms are all private, spacious and equipped with computer stations just outside the door. The workstation outside the patient's door contains a window into the room. This set up helps nursing staff with two things, real time documentation as well as direct patient observation as needed. There is a RN Manager on 24/7.
Preferred Qualifications
* HS Diploma or GED
* AZ LNA or CNA License
* BLS Certification required
* 1:12 Patient Ratio
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About Banner Gateway Medical Center
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a 37-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.
About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.
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Job 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 record; provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.
Essential Functions
* 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 assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed.
* 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.
* Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patients 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.
* Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheter 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.
* Maintains a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
* May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification. In Arizona: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers. All existing incumbents must also obtain the LNA by the earliest of either their renewal date or 12/31/18 (includes an extended deadline to 12/31/19 for Tucson only). Outside of Arizona: Current Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Recent healthcare experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
At Banner Health, we make health care easier so life can be better. If you are looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference- and real change in the health care industry- you belong at Banner Health. With facilities in six western states, we're committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek driven professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen.
Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ offers a wonderful culture within a Magnet Recognized Hospital. The Medical Surgical portion of the unit has 12 beds. The unit is designed to provide specialized care for adult patients with medical diagnoses including abdominal pain, cellulitis, pulmonary diagnoses, peritoneal dialysis, renal failure, diabetes. Patients on this unit may be monitored remotely if they have a cardiac history but do not require specialized cardiac interventions. Tele-health services provide remote 24-hour patient surveillance in every room. A Resource Nurse assists the unit with patient care and post-Discharge phone calls 12 hours/day.
The Observation portion (3 East) has 12 beds designation for Observation, and 12 additional beds for either Med/Surgical patients, telemetry overflow or additional Observation beds as the need arises (total of 24 beds). This unit provides care to medical surgical patients, along with gynecological, urological, and minor abdominal surgeries post operatively. It also provides for care of the mild Diabetic Ketoacidosis population on insulin drips and overflow telemetry patients that may require a cardiac drip temporarily. An RN assists 12 hours /day with high patient turnover by providing information and discharge instructions to patients, especially patients under Observation status.
The patient's rooms are all private, spacious and equipped with computer stations just outside the door. The workstation outside the patient's door contains a window into the room. This set up helps nursing staff with two things, real time documentation as well as direct patient observation as needed. There is a RN Manager on 24/7.
Preferred Qualifications
* HS Diploma or GED
* AZ LNA or CNA License
* BLS Certification required
* 1:12 Patient Ratio
* --
About Banner Gateway Medical Center
Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a 37-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.
About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.
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Job 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 record; provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.
Essential Functions
* 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 assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed.
* 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.
* Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patients 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.
* Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheter 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.
* Maintains a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
* May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification. In Arizona: Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers. All existing incumbents must also obtain the LNA by the earliest of either their renewal date or 12/31/18 (includes an extended deadline to 12/31/19 for Tucson only). Outside of Arizona: Current Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Recent healthcare experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.