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Southern Illinois Healthcare

Patient Care Technician

Southern Illinois Healthcare, Herrin, Illinois, United States, 62948

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Nursing Assistant

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with professional nursing care for SIH patients. Education

High School diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certification

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 Experience and Skills

Technical Experience: NA Role Specific 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 Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $18.28 - $27.42