- Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
- Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
- Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
- Works closely with nursing to ensure high quality care for the most critical adult and pediatric patients
- Assists with communication - updating white boards and doing meaningful hourly rounding
- Floats within the hospital to perform duties as needed
- Can be utilized as a sitter for patients with that need
- Assists in setting up any bedside procedure (bronch-trech, etc.)
Health Care Tech/ CNA- CCU - Urbana, United States - Carle Foundation Hospital
Description
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group.