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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, United States
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun (Days Vary), 7am-7:30pm
Category: Patient Care Svcs (Tech & Asst)
Posting #: 1014423
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
This position provides individual and group age‑appropriate developmental and psychosocial supervision, support, and treatment consistent with established objectives, including crisis management, and behavioral management and modification procedures to facilitate achievement of desired treatment outcomes. This position performs a variety of clinical direct patient care services to assist in implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse and in accordance with the regulations established by the Arizona Emergency Medical Services.
Position Duties
As directed and supervised by a healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data including vital signs to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart and performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient. These activities include but are not limited to assist in applying splints, casts and other orthopedic devices and performing CPR during cardiac arrest management.
Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors and treatments administered to the appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
Obtains blood specimens by physician order or per protocol following hospital and/or clinical lab guidelines; assists in delivering lab specimens as requested.
Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit’s environment, including maintaining inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment.
Provides continuous therapeutic care and observation to patients in their daily routines, including meals, school sessions, social and education groups, and activities of daily living to assist in achievement of established treatment plan outcomes for modification of behavior.
Responds to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of patients and others. Implements behavior management protocols in a safe, therapeutic manner.
Assists in the education of parents regarding behavioral/emotional techniques and support, basic technical procedures, activities/safety of daily living to ensure understanding.
Serves as a sitter for patients needing 1:1 supervision for medical or behavioral reasons to ensure a safe environment and observation in alignment with applicable policies.
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Participates in a variety of in‑service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations. Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit’s policies and requirements. Maintains confidentiality.
Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.
Position Qualifications
Education
Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent.
Required
Experience
Patient care experience.
Preferred
Work experience and/or education totaling 2 years in a behavioral health related field.
Preferred
Pediatric experience.
Preferred
Additional Requirements
Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), current Arizona EMT/Paramedic certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date), or successfully completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program (RN within 2 years of date of hire).
Required
Current BLS for healthcare provider from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Required
Current Crisis Prevention Intervention certification or obtained within 60 days of start.
Required
Valid AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint clearance card or within 120 days of hire.
Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Occasionally
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Frequently
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
Reaching – Occasionally
Sitting – Constantly
Standing – Constantly
Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/Smelling – Occasionally
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Inside office environment – Applicable
Outdoor weather conditions – Applicable
Extreme temperatures – Applicable
Confined areas – Applicable
High places – Applicable
Extreme noise levels – Applicable
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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Category: Patient Care Svcs (Tech & Asst)
Posting #: 1014423
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
This position provides individual and group age‑appropriate developmental and psychosocial supervision, support, and treatment consistent with established objectives, including crisis management, and behavioral management and modification procedures to facilitate achievement of desired treatment outcomes. This position performs a variety of clinical direct patient care services to assist in implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse and in accordance with the regulations established by the Arizona Emergency Medical Services.
Position Duties
As directed and supervised by a healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data including vital signs to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart and performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient. These activities include but are not limited to assist in applying splints, casts and other orthopedic devices and performing CPR during cardiac arrest management.
Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors and treatments administered to the appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
Obtains blood specimens by physician order or per protocol following hospital and/or clinical lab guidelines; assists in delivering lab specimens as requested.
Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit’s environment, including maintaining inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment.
Provides continuous therapeutic care and observation to patients in their daily routines, including meals, school sessions, social and education groups, and activities of daily living to assist in achievement of established treatment plan outcomes for modification of behavior.
Responds to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of patients and others. Implements behavior management protocols in a safe, therapeutic manner.
Assists in the education of parents regarding behavioral/emotional techniques and support, basic technical procedures, activities/safety of daily living to ensure understanding.
Serves as a sitter for patients needing 1:1 supervision for medical or behavioral reasons to ensure a safe environment and observation in alignment with applicable policies.
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Participates in a variety of in‑service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations. Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit’s policies and requirements. Maintains confidentiality.
Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.
Position Qualifications
Education
Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent.
Required
Experience
Patient care experience.
Preferred
Work experience and/or education totaling 2 years in a behavioral health related field.
Preferred
Pediatric experience.
Preferred
Additional Requirements
Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), current Arizona EMT/Paramedic certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date), or successfully completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program (RN within 2 years of date of hire).
Required
Current BLS for healthcare provider from American Heart Association or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Required
Current Crisis Prevention Intervention certification or obtained within 60 days of start.
Required
Valid AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint clearance card or within 120 days of hire.
Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Climbing – Occasionally
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Frequently
Hearing – Constantly
Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
Reaching – Occasionally
Sitting – Constantly
Standing – Constantly
Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling – Frequently
Talking – Constantly
Tasting/Smelling – Occasionally
Walking – Constantly
Near Vision – Constantly
Far Vision – Constantly
Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Inside office environment – Applicable
Outdoor weather conditions – Applicable
Extreme temperatures – Applicable
Confined areas – Applicable
High places – Applicable
Extreme noise levels – Applicable
Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Radiation exposure – Applicable
Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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