Emergency Patient Care Tech-PRN

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses in a fast-paced ED setting. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

The role requires a CNA credential, a High School diploma or GED, and a willingness to rotate day and night shifts including holidays.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant license is required.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Promotes patient and family centered care; assists with ADLs and basic care.
• Collects vital signs and documents patient information.
• Reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists with patient safety and education as needed.

Conocimientos

CNA

Vital signs

Patient care

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Additional Information About the Role

• Preferred experience as a CAN, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• 2 shifts every six weeks-Rotating
  • Days: 7:00am-7:00pm
  • Nights: 7:00pm-7:00am
  • Holiday Rotation

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The emergency department (ED) at Alton Memorial Hospital provides service to patients of all ages, neonate through geriatric, with acuities from minor illness/injuries to cardio-pulmonary arrest. Our triage system screens patients to be seen on severity of illness rather than ''first come, first serve'' basis. The ED utilizes a 5 tier triage system to categorize the patients. Alton Memorial also has the only hospital based ambulance service in the region that we serve.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer