Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Extended Care Wing

Carle Health•Olney, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care. The nursing assistant, under supervision, performs various routine duties to assist nurses in the treatment and care of patients and general operations of the nursing unit. He/she will carry out their responsibilities according to established standards and practices and philosophy of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital (CRMH). At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. 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: [email protected].

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
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
Worked as CNA within past 24 months

Responsibilities

Answer lights and telephone with good guest relations manner.
Pass trays and ice.
Transport patients to other units/departments.
Change ice bags.
Maintain clean linens on patients’ bed and person.
Keep patient’s rooms clean and neat by dispose of linens and trash in the appropriate manner.
Assist in preparing body after death.
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharge process ensuring rooms are set up for admits and postop surgical patients.
Obtains intake and output and documents in the patient record.
Assist the patient in turning or repositioning in bed.
Assist patients to the bathroom or to use the bedpan/commode with call light within reach.
Performs in a competent manner Foley catheter care.
Document all care given in a factual manner into the patient record.
Collect and transport specimens to lab.
Performs bedside reporting/off going report to oncoming staff at shift change.
In collaboration with other staff members, utilizes rounding process.