About the Role & Sponsorship Details
OVERVIEW
Provides hands-on patient care and support, including taking vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, bladder scanning, telemetry, and assisting with catheters, drains, and other medical devices under RN supervision. Responds to patient needs, documents care, maintains supplies and a clean environment, floats between units as needed, and helps train new team members.
SCHEDULE: 24-hours per week
SHIFT: Days
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner .
Documents care provided according to standards.
Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or d amaged supplies.
Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
Training/precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator
Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel
Bladder scanning procedure reviewed
Bladder scanner training complete (check off sheet for competency)
Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor
Managing and reporting collection devices:
Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems: care and output measures
Indwelling catheters: care and output measures
Nasogastric tubes to suction
Surgical drains under direction of supervising RN
Competent in completing vital signs: Manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN
Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN:
Indwelling (Foley) catheters
Nasogastric tubes
Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters
Similar devices as appropriate
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Completion of a CNA program.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Current CNA certificate in applicable state .
Approved CPR or BLS certification requi red within 90 days .
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner ; Gathers information and reports as appropriate ; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skil ls - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.
Interpersonal Skil ls - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under p ressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and mater ials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to de al with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment .
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own acti ons; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
N/A
SUPERVISES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PAY RANGE:
$17.57 - $25.48
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
