Pct- Night Shift- Hire Ahead

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Hire-Ahead Staffing Center

Location:Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sun, Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 492903

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

Posting Note: Units Hiring: PICU, CVICU, HemOnc, Acute Care-Neuro/Ortho, GI/ENDO, IP Rehab, Float-all units to include ED & Behavioral

Required Qualifications

Certifications

~Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or obtained within 90 days of hire, current CNA, current EMT/Paramedic certification OR completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program.

~Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or obtained within 60 days of start date.

~Valid AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

This position performs a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse.

Position Duties

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart.
• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.
• Assists in performance of a variety of related tasks and functions as needed.
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
• Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment to provide for efficient and cost effective unit operation.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.
• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.
• Reviews and reinforces with patient/family education of basic technical procedures, activities/safety of daily living to ensure understanding.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.