Healthcare tech/CNA - Med/Surg (Hoopeston)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Maintains patient care environment ensuring patients’ privacy and safety.
• Adheres to and enforces Carle Administrative and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Offers a variety of leisure activities to patients.
• Participates on committees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (Required).
• One of the following work experience or training requirements:
  • 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).

About Us

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour. The actual compensation offered 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.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.