Patient Care Tech

sih; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SIH is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist nursing staff with patient care activities, document accurately in patient records, and communicate changes in patient condition to registered nurses. The role includes assisting in emergencies, including CPR, and completing delegated tasks from the RN.

Responsibilities involve vital signs collection, intake/output measurement, hygiene, feeding, and monitoring patient comfort, with a focus on quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• CNA training and competency demonstrated.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to follow nursing care plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities (vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Assist in medical emergencies, including CPR.
• Document accurately and timely in patient records.
• Communicate patient condition changes promptly to RN/LPN.
• Complete delegated tasks from RN in a timely manner.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

CPR

Education

Illinois approved CNA training

Nursing arts course

BLS

Job description

Position Summary

• Responsible for assisting with professional nursing care for SIH patients.

Education

• N/A

Licenses and Certification

• Completion of Illinois approved CNA training program and passed a written competency test or has successfully completed a nursing arts course (E.g., Basis in Nursing, Fundamentals in Nursing, Nursing 101, etc)
• BLS

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: NA

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities such as but not limited to obtaining patients vital signs, intake and output, bathing, feeding, toileting etc.
• Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR
• Complete, accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record
• Timely communication of changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Timely completion of delegated tasks from Registered Nurse

Compensation (Commensurate with experience)

• $19.02 To
• $28.53 To

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