About this role
The Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care. The nursing assistant, under supervision, performs various routine duties to assist nurses in the treatment and care of patients and general operations of the nursing unit. He/she will carry out their responsibilities according to established standards and practices and philosophy of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital (CRMH).
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience: Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; Relevant medical military training; Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Worked as CNA within past 24 months
Responsibilities
Answer lights and telephone with good guest relations manner. Pass trays and ice. Transport patients to other units/departments. Change ice bags. Maintain clean linens on patients’ bed and person. Keep patient’s rooms clean and neat by dispose of linens and trash in the appropriate manner. Assist in preparing body after death. Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge process ensuring rooms are set up for admits and postop surgical patients. Obtains intake and output and documents in the patient record. Assist the patient in turning or repositioning in bed. Assist patients to the bathroom or to use the bedpan/commode with call light within reach. Performs in a competent manner Foley catheter care. Document all care given in a factual manner into the patient record. Collect and transport specimens to lab. Performs bedside reporting/off going report to oncoming staff at shift change. In collaboration with other staff members, utilizes rounding process.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $17.89per hour - $28.98per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Other facts
About Carle Health
Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it. Combining clinical care, health insurance, medical research and higher education, Carle Health provides highly accessible, high-quality care and service to improve health in communities throughout central Illinois and beyond. Always focused on its North Star – providing the best care possible for patients and health plan members – Carle Health is driven by a deep philanthropic spirit to solve real-world health issues now and into the future.
The system includes eight, award-winning hospitals, multispecialty physician group practices with more than 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers, provider-driven health insurance plans including Health AllianceTM and FirstCarolinaCare, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, Methodist College, Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute, and other associated healthcare businesses – all working together to get patients and health plan members the care they need at the right time and at every point in their healthcare journey.
Founded in Urbana, IL, Carle Health has more than 16,800 team members working across Illinois, Indiana, Washington and North Carolina. It’s proud to be named a Great Place to Work®.
What you'll do
- The Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care and performs various routine duties to support nurses. Responsibilities include patient transport, room maintenance, and documentation of care provided.
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