Patient Care technician-Full time/Nights

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

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant/CNA to assist with professional nursing care for SIH patients. The role involves supporting nursing staff with basic patient care tasks, including monitoring vital signs and documenting care in the medical record.

You will respond to emergencies, perform CPR when needed, and communicate changes in patient condition to nurses promptly. The position requires completion of an Illinois CNA program and BLS, with opportunities to cross-train

Qualifications

• Illinois approved CNA training program with competency test
• BLS certification
• Experience assisting nursing staff is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities such as obtaining vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.

Skills

CNA

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

To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

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