CNA Adult Medical Specialty

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs. The Adult Medical Specialty Unit (AMSU) is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Forest Park building. It has 2 units that function independently but are part of one department. The unit serves the adult med-surg patient population with a variety of diagnoses, offering a broad range of clinical experiences in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Requirements

• CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant
• CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients

Responsibilities

• Taking vital signs
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Specimen collection
• Observation of patients for physical/emotional changes
• Recording pertinent information in patient charts
• Communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
• May function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Shift Differentials (3rd Shift: $2.25/hour, Weekend: $1.75/hour)
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible ($2,000 Sign On Bonus with a 1-year work commitment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed