Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit - Nights

Nch 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heightsmid

Healthcare ClinicalNursing Assistant

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Key Responsibilities

Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc.

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Healthcare ClinicalNursing Assistant

$19.71 - $28.58 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position: Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Full time/Part time: Full time, 36 hours per week
Hours: 7:00am -7:30pm , Every other weekend
Required Travel: No
Must be able to attend a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am-4:30pm on the week of starting.

Responsibilities

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→Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.
→Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.
→Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse. As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc. Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary. Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.
→Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed. Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties. May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

→The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school
→Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required
→Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association

What We Offer

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✓Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)

✓Incentive pay for select positions

✓Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

✓Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

✓Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

✓Tuition Reimbursement

✓Free Parking

✓Wellness Program Savings Plan

✓Health Savings Account Options

✓Retirement Options with Company Match

✓Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

✓Community Involvement Opportunities

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Nch 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $40,997–$59,446 a year; 14% above the $44,013 median for Nursing Assistant jobs on Jobera (347 salaries).
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