PRN Patient Care Tech-Emergency Room

Southern Illinois Healthcare • Herrin, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with professional nursing care for SIH patients. SIH offers rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.

Requirements

• Completion of Illinois approved CNA training program and passed a written competency test or has successfully completed a nursing arts course (E.g., Basis in Nursing, Fundamentals in Nursing, Nursing 101, etc)
• BLS

Nice To Haves

• Technical Experience: NA

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities such as but not limited to obtaining patients vital signs, intake and output, bathing, feeding, toileting etc.
• Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR
• Complete, accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record
• Timely communication of changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Timely completion of delegated tasks from Registered Nurse
• Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel
• Timely completion of required education and competencies
• Cross train to telemetry tech if applicable to department needs

Benefits

• Experiential learning opportunities for students
• SIH Scholarship Program (money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies)
• SIH Phlebotomy Program (begin working in as few as nine weeks)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees