CNA Nursing Assistant - Observation

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Joliet
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Sign on BonusThis role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, provided you successfully complete all pre-employment requirements subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. - Former associates of six months or less are not eligible.Title: Patient Care Technician (CNA)Department: -Observation UnitSchedule: Full-Time, Night Shift (7p-7:30a) - -Hospital: Ascension St. Joseph Medical CenterLooking for an enthusiastic, energetic, compassionate and team oriented PCT (CNA), EMT or Nursing Student (one clinical rotation completed) to work a full-time position with rotating weekends and holidays on our Observation Unit.Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet is one of Chicagoland's top hospitals according to Chicago Magazine, with multiple specialties ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Our 480-bed facility includes a nationally recognized heart and vascular program that can handle even the most complex procedures, as well as one of the nation's leading cancer centers, three Healing Arts Pavilion treatment centers, and a high-capacity Level II emergency and trauma center.We Offer You:

• Competitive wages
• Affordable medical and dental
• Retirement match
• PTO and paid holidays -
• Significant professional opportunities -
• Innovative practice groups and networks
• Comprehensive training
• And so much more! - What You Will Do: Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.
  • Aid with movement and placement of patients.
  • Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
  • Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
  • Document necessary records.
  • Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
    • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
    • One or more of the following required:
      • Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Intermediate or Advanced also acceptable.
      • Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Nursing student who has completed one semester of medical surgical nursing is also acceptable.Education:
        • High school diploma or GED required. Additional Preferences:
          • Experience preferred Why Join Our Team: Ascension Illinois, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 15 hospitals and over 150 sites of care, serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area. A career at Ascension means you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all.Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electornic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more inforamtion.

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