Care Partner - (ICU) 7pm-7:30am *CNA required!

sarahbush; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Care Partner for the ICU to support staff and patients during a 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM shift. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, charting, and collaboration with RN staff to ensure safe and comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include monitoring, infection control, EKGs and finger-stick glucose tests, and patient comfort. CNA or RN pre-requisites and BLS/CPR certification are required or completed within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• CNA or RN program start/eligibility as required by unit.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Applies cardiac monitor under policy, procedure and physician orders.
• Completes tasks aligning with infection control standards.
• Documents and reports care delivered under RN supervision.

Skills

CNA

BLS/CPR

RN program

Education

High School Diploma

RN program coursework

Job description

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Care Partner - (ICU) 7pm-7:30am *CNA required!

Job Description

Care Partners are responsible for providing assistance to staff and patients, helping to create a safe and supportive environment. They perform duties in the direct and indirect treatment of patients as directed by RN staff. Performs computer charting functions to ensure an accurate and complete patient record.

Responsibilities

• Applies cardiac monitor in alignment with approved policies, procedures, and physician orders.
• Completes assigned tasks in alignment with infection control standards.
• Documents and reports care delivered to patients under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Obtains and maintains professional knowledge by completing required knowledge and skills through orientation and competency activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, and seeking new clinical learning opportunities.
• Promotes a safe environment by maintaining high fall risk precautions, skin risk precautions, and patient specific precautions.
• Promotes patient comfort and mobility through ambulation, turning, and repositioning.
• Provides direct age-appropriate care to patients under the supervision of the RN. Assists with activities of daily living, performs EKG's and finger stick blood sugars and bladder scans.
• Supports relationship-based care by providing compassionate, holistic care to patients, family, and co-workers and promoting a safe, caring, and healing environment.

Requirements

• High School (Required)
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• CNA or completion of 1st semester of RN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range $18.68 - $28.95 Pay based on experience