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.
3 West (Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit)
Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit is a high-acuity team specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care. The unit is staffed based on patient acuity and there are a multitude of resources available 24/7. The department is expanding to a newly designed space with a total of 46 beds. We care for a variety of cardiac patients throughout the course of their disease process, including:
Congestive Heart Failure
CV Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Heart Transplant
Pulmonary Hypertension
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD)
Pulmonary Artery Catheters
Ultrafiltration
Post Cardiac Procedure
Titratable Medications
Arterial Lines
Why choose the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit?
We are a strong multidisciplinary team that values the voice of nursing and gives an opportunity to advocate for the patient and provide exceptional patient care.
We have a culture of respect and trust that emphasizes compassion and integrity as the foundation of how we treat patients, families, and one another.
We are a place where you are inspired and supported to expand your knowledge, grow your career and work at the top of your scope.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year.
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
