ATTENDANT PATIENT CARE - MEDICAL UNIT 8 WEST

About the role

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the TEAMSTERS LOCAL 743 (TEAMSTERS – 73).

Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants.

Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to meet the physical needs of the patients (bath, changing line, elimination, comfort measure, etc.).
• Prepares the hospital room and unit to receive new patient (admission and transfers), assist with pre-operative and post-operative care of the patient.
• Assists with positioning the patient; lifting and turning; transferring in and out of bed and transporting; ambulate patients as needed.
• Aids in applying special devices and equipment as necessary to provide comfort and safety to patients.
• Participates in nursing reports - receives patient care status report at the beginning of the shift and provides status reports and pertinent changes to nursing personnel at the end of the shift and as needed.
• Takes and records vital signs, height and weight of patients, and record accurately as directed.
• Measures and records intake and output accurately.
• Distributes water and other nourishment items; assist patients at mealtime.
• Provides post-mortem care and assists with transport of body.
• Answers patient call lights and provides assistance as needed.
• Collects specimens, labels and transport appropriately.
• Reports all pertinent information to nursing personnel, including changes in behavior.
• Participates in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patient and family.
• Follows policy and procedures and aseptic technique in providing care for patients.
• Treats patients/family courteously and respects Patients' Bill of Rights and Rights of Privacy.
• Understands precautions in regard to age, i.e. children, elderly and has the ability to recognize problems and bring them to the immediate attention of nursing staff.
• Adapts to changes in workload to meet emergencies or to meet priorities in providing patient care.
• Runs errands for nursing personnel for all types of patient care related activities (obtain supplies, equipment, medicines, etc.).
• Upholds hospital/unit P&P and code of conduct at all times.
• Participates as preceptor in orienting new patient care attendants in the assigned area of duty.
• As directed, records all pertinent information, regarding the patient, in an accurate and timely manner in Cerner I-View.
• Attends continuing education classes.
• Complies with dress code.
• Wears identification badge at all times.
• Attends all mandatory in-service classes.
• Obtains yearly CPR certification.
• Reports to the Nurse Coordinator II.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A Certified as a Nurse’s Aide is required.
• A Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.

Skills

• Skilled in the use of nursing equipment such as thermometers, bedpans, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/detainees.
• Ability to understand instructions from Health Care staff.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• This position is functioning within a healthcare environment.
• The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Additional Information

• Veteran Preference: When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospital System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
• To take advantage of the preference, a Veteran must meet minimum qualifications for the position and identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering "Yes" to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation) at time of application filing.
• If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.
• VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.