CNA Med Surg

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Patient Care Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver safe basic patient care, monitor vital signs, and assist with daily activities. You will document patient information and coordinate with the care team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements include High School/GED and relevant licenses. The position is hourly with shift differentials and a competitive total rewards package. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Takes vital signs and monitors patient condition.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Records pertinent information in patient charts and communicates with care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe basic patient care and observation.
• Record vital signs, responses, and changes in condition.
• Assist with activities of daily living and specimen collection as required.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Effective communication

Documentation

Education

High School/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.

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.
$2.25/hour for working 3rd shift
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:
Education

• High School/GED

Licenses/Certifications

• American Heart Associate BLS for healthcare provider CPR
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Work, OR; EMT-B, License in the State of Illinois

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 or more months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• Able to communicate effectively in person; by telephone; and computer messaging
• 6 or more months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.