About this role
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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):
$18.28 - $27.42To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:
Other facts
About Southern Illinois Healthcare
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is the region’s largest private employer with 4,000 employees and the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits.
Recognized for quality outcomes in cardiac, stroke, bariatric and cancer care, SIH holds affiliations with renowned peers such as Prairie Heart Institute, SIU School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Program, Siteman Cancer Network and the BJC Collaborative.
We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all of the people in the communities we serve.
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting nursing staff with direct patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, feeding, and toileting, and accurately documenting all care provided in the patient medical record.
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