Job Description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Provides individualized, culture-specific patient care by attending to the personal needs and comfort of patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists the professional or licensed nurse as delegated in tasks requiring less technical skills. Participates in shift and bedside report. Participates and supports regional, facility, department, and unit initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized, culture-specific patient care by attending to the personal needs and comfort of patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists the professional or licensed nurse as delegated in tasks requiring less technical skills.
• Participates in shift and bedside report.
• Participates and supports regional, facility, department, and unit initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education:
    • High School Diploma/GED or a valid CNA or PCA/PCT Certificate
    • EKG training in selected units
  • Experience: 1 year experience
  • Licensure/Certifications: CPR
  • Special Skills: 
    • Excellent customer service skills; basic computer skills.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors and health care team members.
    • Knowledge of patient rights, aseptic/sterile technique and infection control best practices.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting
  • Licensure/Certifications: CNA/LNA from the Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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