Part-Time Nights Patient Care Tech

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital in the United States seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations under RN guidance. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and glucose monitoring while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include admitting/discharging/ transferring patients, documenting care, and supporting patient rights with respect for diversity.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Assistant certification by the State of Illinois.
• Documentation of previous Nurse Assistant certification within the past 5 years.
• BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Long term care, rehabilitation and/or medical-surgical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms.
• Provides for patient hygiene.
• Provides for patients food and fluid needs.
• Assists with patient mobility.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Maintains safe environment of care.
• Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention.
• Performs finger stick blood glucose monitoring under the direction of the RN.
• Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner per hospital policies.
• Provides age-appropriate and population-specific patient care in adult and geriatric populations.
• Supports patient rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
• Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Blood glucose monitoring

Hygiene care

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Documentation

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois Nurse Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Anderson Hospital in the United States seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations under RN guidance. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and glucose monitoring while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include admitting/discharging/ transferring patients, documenting care, and supporting patient rights with respect for diversity.