Patient Care Assistant CNA Med Surg Telemetry

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, seeks a Patient Care Assistant CNA for the Medical Surgical & Telemetry Unit to provide direct patient care and basic nursing support. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and requires current certification in patient care alongside a high school diploma. A commitment to patient safety and care is essential.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certification in Patient Care (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic).
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care.
• Maintain a safe environment under the supervision of an RN.
• Monitor dysrhythmias while maintaining patient care responsibilities.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant CNA Med Surg Telemetry

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Base pay range

$18.90/hr - $28.01/hr

Overview

Department:Medical Surgical & Telemetry Unit

Shift: Full-Time, Nights, 12-Hour Shifts

Hospital: Prime St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60202

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.
  
  

Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.
  
  

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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