About the role#
This Healthcare Tech position is open to nursing students looking to gain experience in a critical care setting. You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support the personal care and hygiene needs of patients. This role involves acting as a liaison for the unit and communicating with medical staff, patients, and visitors.
What you'll do#
- Maintain unit supplies by stocking nurse servers, ordering items, and making up charts.
- Clean equipment and instruments.
- Collect patient data as directed by an RN and ensure documentation is accurate.
- Measure vital signs, perform blood glucose monitoring, and record intake and output.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Prepare patients for transport.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to provide care for critical adult and pediatric patients.
- Assist with communication tasks, such as updating white boards and performing hourly rounding.
- Float to different areas of the hospital as needed.
- Serve as a patient sitter when required.
- Help set up bedside procedures.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a nursing program with at least one semester of clinical experience.
- One of the following: completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months, active CNA certification, relevant medical military training, or successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.
- Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Urbana, Illinois.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The role follows a rolling application term.
- Work is on-site.
About Carle Health
Carle Health operates as a nonprofit healthcare system based in Urbana, Illinois. Founded in 1946, the organization manages eight hospitals and various higher learning institutions throughout the state. It employs over 16,000 people and provides services across specialties including trauma care, oncology, and neuroscience. The system also supports clinical research and medical education.
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