Patient Care Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 36,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide daily living support and basic nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge.

This full-time day shift position requires Illinois CNA certification, BLS, and preferred phlebotomy and EKG credentials, with six months of acute care experience preferred; the role offers competitive pay and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA certification approved in Illinois is required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred on hire.
• EKG certification preferred on hire.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months of acute care hospital or physician’s office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists 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 Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
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Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Education

CNA certification (Illinois)

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry/Stepdown

Shift: Full-Time, Days 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends & Holidays

Hospital: Holy Family - LTACH

Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists 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 Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Pay Transparency

Holy Family Medical Center 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 $18.00 to $26.68. 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

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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