CNA Med Surg
OSF HealthCare•Mendota, MN
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides safe, basic care to patients. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, collecting specimens, and observing patients for physical or emotional changes. The role also involves recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to support continuity of care, and potentially providing constant patient supervision as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of work, or EMT-B license in the State of Illinois.
Nice To Haves
- Six or more months of experience in a clinical healthcare environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through computer messaging.
- Six or more months of experience supporting patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Responsibilities
- Take patients’ vital signs.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Collect specimens.
- Observe patients for physical and emotional changes.
- Record pertinent information in patient charts.
- Communicate with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide constant supervision to patients as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
