Patient Care Tech - PCU
Loyola University Health System

Job Info

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Employment Type:
Full time
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Description:
Reporting to the Director/Manager of the Nursing unit or under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and working under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act as well as evidence-based standards of care, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists professional nurses with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Performs related services and clerical duties according to the assigned unit.
Reporting to the Director/Manager of the Nursing unit or under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and working under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act as well as evidence-based standards of care, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists professional nurses with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Performs related services and clerical duties according to the assigned unit.

Completion of a High School Diploma with courses in Math, English and typing or its equivalent.
Current CPR certification.
Successful completion of Certified Nurse's Aide training course or a Nursing Student who has passed the Certified Nurse's Aide exam.
Must be registered on the IDPH Healthcare Worker Registry.
One (1) to three (3) months of training and experience in a healthcare field to acquire a basic knowledge of medical terminology, knowledge of correct procedures for chart preparation and record maintenance and the ability to interact effectively with unit personnel and others.
The interpersonal skills necessary to interact in a courteous manner with patients and instruct patients in various basic procedures as well as communicate effectively with family members and interact with all levels of hospital staff.
The analytical/clerical ability necessary to understand orders, prepare routine reports, discern significant signs and symptoms and changes in patient condition and accurately document patient related data.
The organizational skills necessary to deal with a number of tasks simultaneously

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 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.

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

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