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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: PAGE, AZ
Job Type: Full Time

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Pt Care Asst-ICU/CCU Job ID: 106133 Location: US-AZ-Page Posted Date: 10/11/2012 Shift: Varied Category: CNAapos;s/ MAapos;s/Techs/Phleb/CLAapos;s - Positions Facility: Page Hospital Department : 501 N Navajo Position Type: Full-Time-FA Shift Hours: Days and Nights Hours Per Week: 36 Internal Code A: .. New Grad: No Internal Code B: .. Overview: About Page Hospital Page Hospital has provided exceptional patient care to the people of Page and nearby northern Arizona communities since 1958. Today, our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital offers a wide range of medical services that include a Level IV Trauma emergency department, surgery, medical imaging, obstetrics, cardiopulmonary, acute care and rehabilitation. Page is a dynamic community that boasts spectacular vistas and convenient access to some of the nationamp;rsquo;s most popular recreational destinations, including Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and the Grand Canyon. If youamp;rsquo;re looking for the opportunity to contribute to the health of a growing community while experiencing an exhilarating lifestyle, Page Hospital is the place. About Banner Health Banner Health was selected as one of theTop Leadership Teams in Healthcareby Health Leaders Media and is one of theTop 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the nation according to SDI. We encouraged you to read more information about Banner Health and recommend the following options: * Why Banner Health? * Banner Health Benefits * Banner Health Careers 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 records and 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 providing assistance 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 patientapos;s 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 according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters removal and EKGs. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. * Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution. * Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patientapos;s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record. * Maintains adequate lev

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