at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Sign on bonus: None
Position: Patient Care Technician - Rehabilitation Unit
Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago
Part-Time
Hours: 16 hours per week; Day shift (7a-3:30p); rotating weekends and holidays required
Required Travel: None
What you will need:
CNA certification orSuccessful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course orminimum 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
General Summary:
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:
Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager.
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
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.
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
ENVIRONMENT
May be in an upright position and moving about most of the working time
Must be able to lift objects up to 20 pounds
Use of computer
Potential for exposure to chemicals, airborne diseases, blood and bodily fluids
Risk of injury by violent patient
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