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0.9 FTE 1445-2315 every other weekend holiday rotation
Pay Range
$20.80 - $31.20Provides basic quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.
Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing oral hygiene feeding activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices proper positioning range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
Measures and documents blood pressures TPRs (Temperature Pulse Respiration) I & O (Intake and Output) daily weights and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations concerns and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
Participates in admission transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up orientation to room removing linen and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
Collects urine stool and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.
Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays charts specimens and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review tray set up/removal proper positioning and diet selection.
Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements may be required to remove IVs provide post mortem care perform phlebotomy ECGs bladder scans and other skills as allowed under state regulations.
Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Scheduled Hours
0.9 FTE 12 hour shifts every other weekend and holiday rotation
Licenses & Certifications
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices. and
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
Degrees
High School Graduate or
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Required Functional Experience
No experience required
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Basic computer skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities. Certification Addendum Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF or others).
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation health outcomes consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology neurosciences oncology pediatrics and rehabilitation as well as organ transplants burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Junior IC
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