Health Care Tech/CNA- Surgical Nursing Unit

Department: Surgical Nursing Unit - BMC

Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area

Job Category: Patient Care

Employment Type: Full - Time

Job ID: 43725

Experience Required: None

Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Day

Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL

Usual Schedule: varies

On Call Requirements: based on unit needs

Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center

Secondary Job Category: Patient Care

Weekend Requirements: every third

Holiday Requirements: every other

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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 REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Completion 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

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.

Completes HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each shift

Receives delegated responsibilities from RN each shift and maintains close communication during shift regarding completion of tasks/responsibilities

Completes and documents basic patient care independently: including but not limited to baths, vital signs, accuchecks and meal trays

Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety

Assist the team in facilitating a high volume of patient admissions and discharges in relation to the Observation patient population

Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and meeting of patient needs

Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment

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