Patient Attendant
Ascension
- Elgin, IL
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Department: Emergency
- Schedule: Part-time, Nights, 20hr a week, 7p-7a, every other weekend and holiday rotation
- Hospital: Ascension St. Joseph
- Location: Elgin, IL
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesPerform basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Remain at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
- Assist in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
- Remove visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate.
- Record all observations.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute(CPI) preferred.
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.