Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Tech - Med Surg - Ft DaysMaryville, IL 62062OverviewSalary Range $15.75 - $24.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time (72 Hours) Category Nursing AideDescriptionJob Summary: Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Job responsibilities include patient hygiene, patient mobility, vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring, as well as various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment.Job Responsibilities:Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes appropriate formsProvides for patient hygieneProvides for patients food and fluid needsAssists with patient mobilityObtains and records vital signsMaintains safe environment of careProvides for appropriate pressure ulcer preventionPerforms finger stick blood glucose monitoring under the direction of the RNCompletes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and proceduresProvides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult, and geriatrics populations as indicatedSupports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.QualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements:Education Level: High school diploma or equivalentCertification/Licensure: Current Nurse Assistant certification by the State of Illinois, documentation of previous Nurse Assistant certification within the past 5 years, and/or documentation of on the job training in a patient care setting equivalent to nurse assistant training preferred.BLS certification requiredExperience Requirements: Long term care, rehabilitation, and/or medical surgical care experience preferred