Carle Foundation Hospital Hiring for Healthcare Tech/CNA – Medical/Surgical at Urbana, Illinois Full Time

Department: Med/Surg PV7 – CFH

Entity: Carle

Job Category: Patient Care

Employment Type: Full – Time

Job ID: 22276

Experience Required: None

Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Day

Location: Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule: 3, 12hr shifts/wk 6:30a-7p

On Call Requirements: None

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Secondary Job Category: Patient Care

Weekend Requirements: Department rotation

Other Posting Information: $1,000 Sign On Bonus – External Applicants Only

Holiday Requirements: Department rotation

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Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma/Equivalent CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of Carle’s HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training

Essential Functions:

Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.

Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.

Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.

Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.

Completes the unit specific HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each shift

Receives delegated responsibilities from RN each shift and maintains close communication during shift regarding completion of tasks/responsibilities

Completes and documents basic patient care independently: including but not limited to baths, vital signs, accuchecks and meal trays

Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety

Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment

Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs

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