Emergency Services Care Assistant - Unit Secretary - Night
About The Position
The Emergency Services Care Assistant/Unit Secretary supports the Emergency Department and Treatment Center Nursing and Medical staff in delivering patient care. Reporting to the ED Manager, the role provides direct patient care under RN supervision and performs technical and medical procedures that are not governed by licensure. The position may also assist in directing unit environmental aides to ensure supplies are available, or perform clerical, stocking, and cleaning functions as needed. This is a full-time position in the Emergency Department in Arlington Heights, Illinois, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend. No travel is required.
Requirements
- Knowledge normally obtained through completion of four years of high school.
- Must hold one of the following qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant; Paramedic; nursing student with six months of clinical experience; certified EMT with at least one year of field experience (field experience may be waived for NCH employees currently working in a patient care area); or Emergency Department Technician with at least two years of current experience in a comparable institution.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support Emergency Department and Treatment Center Nursing and Medical staff in delivering patient care.
- Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
- Perform technical and medical procedures that are not governed by licensure.
- May assist in directing unit environmental aides to ensure supply availability.
- Perform clerical, stocking, and cleaning functions as required.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan, offering the potential to earn a percentage of base salary based on organizational performance for eligible positions.
- Premium pay for eligible employees.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
