Patient Care Assistant

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

Telecommute

No

Department

Surgery

Position description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Additional qualifications

Graduation from a vocational program for nursing assistants preferred.
Availability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
Relevant experience preferred.
Strong computer skills preferred.

Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or certification

Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential is required. LNA must be issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

(Employees with a start date prior to December 31, 2018, LNA is required at time of first renewal. CNA/LNA must be issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.)

Exemption status

Non-exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $16.17 per hour.

Benefits eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours / Pay period

80

Schedule details

This position is 4 (10) hour shifts, 0845-1915, days to be determined.

Weekend schedule

Call coverage per department needs. Call requirement is a 30 minute response time or must be willing to book a call room when on call at the hospital.

Site description

Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns.

With Phoenix being the sixth largest city in the nation, this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape.

Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city's more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region's desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation.

Category

Nursing, Other Patient Care

Job posting number

118858BR

Recruiter

Karen Teetzel

Equal opportunity employer

Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

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