Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Methodist Postpartum

Overview

To assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the provision of patient care by performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities as an adjunct to the Nursing Assistant position.

Qualifications

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education : H.S. Diploma / GED (Required), Work Experience : Worked as CNA within past 24 months; 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; Certified Medical Assistant at Carle Health

Responsibilities

Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse utilizing applicable policies and procedures to ensure patient needs and expectations are met.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in applicable procedures in providing care.
• Provides hygiene needs of assigned patients (AM / PM care, oral hygiene and denture care, perineal care, shampoo, bathing, shaving, care of TED / SCD
• hose.)
• Provides nutritional needs of assigned patients. (Tray distribution, setting up trays, offering supplements, feeding, adding tube feeding and recording
• intake.)
• Provides elimination needs of assigned patient. (Foley care, bowel movements, bladder training, enemas, and external catheters; records output.)
• Provides skin care of assigned patients. (turning, positioning, recognition and prevention of skin breakdown, operation of special beds, nail care, and
• back rubs.)
• Provides comfort measures (Proper positioning, back rubs, oral care, wrinkle free bed sheets and ensuring that bedside table, water pitcher, urinal are
• within reach.)
• Provides activity needs of assigned patients (i.e. dangling, turning, chair, ambulating, walker, and crutches).
• Performs measurements of assigned patients (I&O, hemoccult, gastrocult, TPR, B / P, weights, empty drains, abdominal girth, hose measurements).
• Performs additional skills as directed and supervised by the nurse, after training and certification, i.e. intermittent urinary catheterization and clean
• dressing changes (varies by unit or area).
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patient.
• Completes assigned aspects of admission process including vital signs, height and weight, room setup, room orientation, assists patient to bed, assures
• call light available etc.
• Sets up equipment for care (IV poles, admission kit, others)
• Stores and transfers belongings (dentures, hearing aids, glasses and other personal items).
• Packs up all patient belongings at discharge.
• Achieves patient satisfaction when providing patient care.
• Makes rounds minimally every two hours to assure that patients are comfortable, positioned properly, call light available, room orderly.
• Patient needs are met and satisfaction of care is expressed
• Demonstrates ability to anticipate patient needs
• Answers all call lights promptly
• Respects privacy
• Reports pertinent patient information to the nurse assigned to the patient in a timely manner.
• Documentation is completed prior to leaving shift.

Uses time, supplies, and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care for our patients. Performs unit maintenance duties / errands to ensure a clean, neatly organized, efficiently operating unit

Assumes personal responsibility for patient, environmental and personal safety.

Through teamwork and effective communication, contributes towards the philosophy of Family Centered Care and good customer relations

About Us

Find it here.

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 : human.resources@carle.com.

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.