<p>Additional Information About the Role</p> <ul> <li>Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician </li><li>Sign On Bonus Eligible-$1000 </li><li>Benefits Eligible </li><li>40 hours per week </li><li>6:00am-2:30pm </li><li>5 Days a Week </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.</p> <p>The Ambulatory Surgery Department (ASD) reviews documentation for completeness and makes sure all chart requirements are met for surgical candidates prior to surgery. It also serves as a phase II recovery area for ''day surgery'' patients (those who are anticipated to go home after their procedure). Pre-Admission Testing is a subset of ASD and does pre-admission screening and testing for surgical patients.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Role Purpose</p> <p>Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>Education</p> <p>High School Diploma or GED</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>No Experience</p> <p>Supervisor Experience</p> <p>No Experience</p> <p>Preferred Requirements</p> <p>Licenses & Certifications</p> <p>Certified Nurse Assistant</p> <p>Benefits and Legal Statement</p> <p>BJC Total Rewards</p> <p>At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date </li><li>Disability insurance* paid for by BJC </li><li>Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC </li><li>401(k) plan with BJC match </li><li>Tuition Assistance available on first day </li><li>BJC Institute for Learning and Development </li><li>Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time </li><li>Adoption assistance </li></ul> <p>To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Not all benefits apply to all jobs </li></ul> <p>The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer</p>