Patient Care Technician - Nursing Assistant

at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Patient Care Technician
Location: Chicago, IL
Full Time
Hours: Rotating days from 7am to 7pm

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

*Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the hospital and performs all of the following duties and responsibilities:

Communicates effectively with patient, families, visitors, and members of the health care team in a respectful manner. Understands how to use and uses standard precautions with all patients as well special precautions that may be ordered for the patient based on the pathology diagnosed. This includes the use of all personal protective equipment. Assists with patient hygiene based on the level assistance the patient requires. Assists with meeting the elimination needs of the patient which includes helping patients to the bathroom or use bedside commode Sets up the patient room for a new admission by placing new ECG cables and leads on the counter along with SPO2 cable (critical care) and disposable blood pressure cuff Assists the RN in admitting new patients by attaching the ECG cables and pulse oximetry and taking initial vital signs. This includes patients with Covid-19. Assists in providing for nutritional needs of the patient by helping them eat, if needed. Assists with ambulating and range of motion for the patient. Follows policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety. Follows safe patient handling guidelines and demonstrates proper use of lifting and other patient safety equipment. Accurately documents vital sign monitoring (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure) as well the results of point of care blood glucose monitor (Accu-Check) in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). Properly cleans all multi-use equipment between care of patients. Uses standard fall and high risk precautions on all patients based on need and direction by the RN. Performs rounding and repositioning with assigned patients every two hours. Regularly communicates with the RN regarding any changes in the patient's vital signs or any observations of the patient/family and any tasks assigned. Maintains clinical competency which is tested each year by Nursing Education Performs 12-lead ECG on patients as directed by the RN Proactively organizes, and stocks nursing unit with patient care supplies. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality Empty, measure and record output in all Foley bags/colostomy bags as directed by the RN and at the end of the assigned shift. Gather all required linen before beginning the bathing or cleaning of patient. Perform Accu-Check quality controls daily at Midnight In along with housekeeping, empty trash from patient rooms, nursing station, hallway, medication room and store room at the end of the shift. Assists nurses in admitting patient, which includes setting up the room, transferring patient to bed. If no CNA scheduled for the next shift check vital signs on all patients at the end of shift (0700 or 1900). Give hand-off report to oncoming CNA before leaving at the end of shift.

Other Functions
1. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

CNA working in specialty areas possess knowledge of procedures specific to that patient population including age specific needs Each specialty unit is responsible for providing specific credentialing for the unit.

QUALIFICATION/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

CNA certification or
Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or
minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or
completion of one nursing clinical rotation
CPR Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Ability to interact effectively with others
Ability to uphold confidentiality standards appropriately
Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

First contact with visitors, medical staff
Daily contact with patients, Nursing Staff and other department personnel
Telephone contact for all inquiries on the Unit
Relatives
Patient care related equipment

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EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.