Emergency Department - PCT - AM & Overnights
Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY
Provides physical comfort measures for patients, performs designated technical tasks, communicates information pertinent to patient comfort and safety, participates in the admission, discharge and transfer process, and documents specified information. Provides all services in accordance with established hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Certification as Nursing Assistant in the State of Illinois or graduate of an RN program
3. CPR certification
4. One year health care experience preferred
5. Good communication skills
6. Good PC skills for data entry
SUPERVISION
Exercised: None
Received: Reports to the Director, Patient Care. Under general supervision and direction of the patient care unit nurses.
JOB DUTIES (* denotes “essential function”)
1. Demonstrates the WMH Transformation for Success eight elements and Customer Service Standards, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *
2. Performs identified tasks relating to the admission, transfer and discharge process of patients. *
3. Maintains fluid and caloric perimeters. Prepares and provides age-appropriate special dietary feedings, ie assist/feed patients, NG feedings. *
4. Provides age-appropriate physical care to promote and maintain good hygiene, skin integrity and patient comfort, ie bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, elimination needs. *
5. Performs designated technical tasks and procedures in accordance with written procedures and protocols, ie blood draws, EKGs, respiratory, tub care, etc. *
6. Maintains the safety of all patients and staff. Demonstrates proper use and maintenance of equipment. Participates in annual CPR, safety and infection control reviews. *
7. Documents selective information on appropriate data forms, ie I&O, VS, selective admission data, etc. Enters basic designated information into Invision System. *
8. Participates in unit maintenance, staff meetings and activities. Participates in interdisciplinary team patient care conference.
9. Participates in unit educational activities, which enhance personal knowledge and skill level.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Environment/Hazards: Must possess sufficient dexterity to use equipment, perform technical tasks and render nursing care on daily basis. Walks or stands most of shift. Must have sufficient knowledge of basic body mechanics and physical strength to safely move patients and/or equipment so as not to injure self or others. There is a rare possibility of physical assault from patients and/or visitors.
Ability to use and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), gloves, mask, gown, goggles, face shield
OSHA Category I: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
TB Exposure: There is an occupational risk for exposure to TB and the incumbent is required to take Particulate Respirator Fit testing.
Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.