Health Care Tech/ Cna- CCU

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Health Care Tech/ CNA- CCU

Department: Critical Care Unit CT7A - CFH

Usual Schedule: 1830-0700 x3 days/week

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: NA

Job Category: Patient Care

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Employment Type: Full - Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 40678

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: Varied

Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Night

Location: Urbana, IL

Holiday Requirements: EO

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

H.S. Diploma/GED

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR Successfull completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

• Works closely with nursing to ensure high quality care for the most critical adult and pediatric patients

• Assists with communication - updating white boards and doing meaningful hourly rounding

• Floats within the hospital to perform duties as needed

• Can be utilized as a sitter for patients with that need

• Assists in setting up any bedside procedure (bronch-trech, etc.)

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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