PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-Full Time Nights

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

Job summary

SIH in Carbondale, IL is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering patient care. You will assist with vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, and toileting, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

You must complete an Illinois approved CNA program with written competency, hold BLS, document accurately in the medical record, communicate patient changes promptly to RNs/LPNs, and be willing to cross-train as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have Illinois approved CNA program and pass competency test.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong bedside communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities (vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Assist in emergencies, including CPR.
• Document accurately and timely in the patient medical record.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to RN/LPN.
• Complete delegated tasks from RN in a timely manner.
• Advocate for patient and collaborate with health team.
• Complete required education and competencies on schedule.
• Cross-train to telemetry tech if needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Education

Illinois CNA program and competency test

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
• 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