CNA Med Surg

OSF HealthCare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) to provide safe, basic patient care. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, specimen collection, and monitoring patients for changes.

Documentation and teamwork are essential to ensure consistent care across shifts. The position emphasizes compassionate support, adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with the care team to maintain high-quality

Qualifications

• Must hold CNA certification and CPR/BLS credentials.
• Experience in clinical healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to take vital signs and assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility needs.
• Collect specimens and document observations in patient charts.
• Communicate effectively with the Patient Care Team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Education

CNA Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licenses/Certifications CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant Other Licenses/Certifications CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.