Patient Care Technician- Full Time-Night

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is hiring a CNA to assist with professional nursing care for SIH patients. The role requires completion of an Illinois approved CNA training program or nursing arts course and passing the competency test.

Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, and helping in emergencies, including CPR. Timely documentation and communication with nurses are essential, with opportunities for cross-training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Illinois approved CNA training or nursing arts course completed.
• Written competency test completed after CNA training or nursing arts course.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities (vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR.
• Document promptly and accurately in patient records.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Complete delegated tasks from RN.
• Advocate for patients through collaboration with health staff.
• Complete required education and competencies.
• Cross train to telemetry tech as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR

Documentation

Communication

Education

CNA training IL

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
• Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel
• Timely completion of required education and competencies
• Cross train to telemetry tech if applicable to department needs

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $19.02 To $28.53

We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare.

For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

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