HCT - CFH Observation T6

　　Department: Observation T6 - CFH

　　Entity:

　　Job Category:

　　Employment Type: Not Indicated

　　Job ID: 38698

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: Not Indicated

　　Shift: Day

　　Location: Urbana, IL

　　Usual Schedule: 0630-1900

　　On Call Requirements: None

　　Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

　　Weekend Requirements: 5 weekend shifts per schedule

　　Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday

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　　Position Summary:

　　Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma/EquivalentCERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSBasic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patientsEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSCompletion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR Successfull completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training

　　Essential Functions:

　　Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.

　　Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.

　　Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.

　　Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.

　　Get report with delegated duties from nurse at beginning of each shift

　　Round on assigned patients on the odd hour doing purposeful rounding. Marking initials on white board upon exiting patient room

　　Attend 5 out of 6 scheduled staff meetings per year

　　Document patient care delivery per unit expectations/pass chart audit with no more than 2 deficits

　　Assist with activities of daily living with assigned patients. This includes but is not limited to hygiene care, toileting, ambulating as appropriate.

　　Accurate I/O which includes documentation of meals, oral intake, and urine/BM output, and lines, drains as appropriate

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