PATIENT CARE TECH - MED SURG - FT NIGHTS (52593)

Job Summary : Performs basic duties of patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.Service and Quality Standards : ServiceIs Customer focusedAnticipates customer needsAdheres to customer service standardsIs Competent, caring and compassionateTreats coworkers and customers with dignity and respectDemonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behaviorto customers and coworkersPeopleIs conversation consciousAssures confidentiality of patient and employee informationIs positive in interactions with othersIs courteous and respectfulPromotes a harassment free environmentInspires the trust of othersActs in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.QualityIs excellent in patient care and serviceDemonstrates multidisciplinary cooperationAssists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedbackIs safety consciousDemonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiativesIs involved with improvement effortsSupports performance improvementSeeks ways to improve systems and servicesShows commitment to improvement effortsMeets mandatory educational requirementsGrowthIs a loyal ambassadorDemonstrates commitment to hospital mission and visionIs active and involvedSupports hospital initiativesChampions innovation and supports changeIs a positive role modelFosters team cooperationFinanceIs a good steward of hospital resourcesDevelops / uses efficient work methodsIs cost effectiveConserves organizational resourcesJob Responsibilities :

• Admits / Discharges / Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms
• Provides for patient hygiene
• Provides for patients food and fluid needs
• Assists with patient mobility
• Vital signs
• Maintains safe environment of care
• Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention
• Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures
• Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult, and geriatrics populations as indicated
• Supports 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 : Successful completion of approved Nurse Assistant course with certificationby the State of IllinoisBLS certification requiredExperience Requirements : Long term care, rehabilitation, and / or medical surgical careexperience preferredWorking Conditions : Exposure Category I : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.