PCT FT Night Shift

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with professional nursing care for SIH patients. The role involves supporting nursing staff with patient care activities, CPR in emergencies, and accurate documentation in the medical record.

Required qualifications include completion of an Illinois approved CNA training program or nursing arts course, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• CNA training with written competency test or nursing arts course completion is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities such as vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, and toileting.
• Assist in medical emergencies, including CPR.
• Document accurately and timely in the patient chart.
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to RN/LPN.
• Complete delegated tasks from the RN in a timely manner.
• Advocate for patients by communicating with health staff.
• Complete required education and competencies on schedule.
• Cross-train to telemetry tech if needed.

Skills

BLS

Education

CNA training program (Illinois)

Nursing arts course

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

About Southern Illinois Healthcare

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Student Opportunities

We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve.

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