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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Provides one to one, constant and direct

observation of patients with suicidal ideation. Provides constant and

direct observation of patients who are at risk of causing harm to self

and/or others. Assists assigned staff (RNs and/or PCTs) to meet the

comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing assistance with

care services such as toileting activities, ambulation, position changes,

hair care, and feeding. Maintains direct patient observation during all

patient activities, including but not limited to toileting and

transportation.

TECHNICAL CARE - Takes vital signs as needed, while maintaining direct

patient observation. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients and with

transfer/transport procedures as appropriate.

COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and

communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient

and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict

confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to

ensure patient rights.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to

promote quality and cost outcomes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

III. Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Specify Degree(s): Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program; EMT Program; OR Current enrollment in nursing school or medical school

Residency: CNA, EMT, Nursing Student or Medical Student

Minimum Experience:

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardio Life Support Certified) and/or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Other: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or verification of an equal or higher educational level in a clinically focused program. Individuals working as Patient Care Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech position. This position requires at least one of the following: -Active CNA

certification -Active EMT certification -Current enrollment in a pre-professional nursing program -Current enrollment in medical school

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran