$2000 Sign On BONUS.  Bonus amount with a 1 year signed commitment. 

• Maintains and respects all patient rights and care for the patient in a dignified and compassionate manner.
• Maintains and respects all patient related information (confidentiality).
• Provides patients’ personal hygiene based on hospital policies, procedures and protocols at the discretion of and based on the judgment of a Registered Nurse by giving bedpans, urinals, commodes, baths, shampoos and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, nonsterile dressing, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz baths; applying restrains; discontinuing IV and urinary catheters.
• Maintains patient stability by checking and documenting vital signs, weight, and intake and output.
• Reports to a Registered Nurse any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient.
• Completes patient care assignments in a timely manner and assists others as needed.
• Makes rounds to patients, anticipates the patient’s needs, and answers/responds to the patient call-light or pages.
• Transports patients to and from various areas as necessary.
• Helps to prepare the unit, patient room, and patient bed for receiving patient admissions.
• Assist in and as necessary, accompanies patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge process.
• Handles and cares for the patient’s clothing and personal property (including prosthetic devices, hearing aids, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, etc.) from admission through discharge and documents patient belongings.
• Collects, labels, and transports specimens to proper areas, as requested.
• Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of patient rooms, utility rooms, supply and storage areas, and kitchen.
• Ensures operation of equipment assigned to patient care by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions and reports problems and or orders services as needed.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking expiration dates and stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders of supplies.
• Uses supplies and patient care related items in a cost efficient manner.
• Attends at least 80% of all scheduled unit meetings held, and read the meeting minutes.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel to the unit.  Participates in the peer interview process.
• Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department.
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
• Assumes other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
• Maintain required training and/or education per hospital guidelines.
• Follow and maintain all lawful safety, health requirements and regulations, and follow protocols for required protective equipment for peers, patients and community.
• Promptly report safety issues such hazardous conditions, job-related injury or illness, and seek guidance or treatment.
• Adheres to all professional standards, policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements and regulatory organizations.
• Other duties as assigned

• Preferred Level: High School Diploma or GED. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
• Must have completed a Nursing Assistant Program and be certified in the state of Illinois.

• CPR certified
• Previous Medical/Surgical experience desirable.
• Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Inpatient Services by written exam and/or demonstration. 
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• The ability to operate designated computer equipment.
• Is pro-active in seeking out additional tasks when assignments are complete.

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Requires long periods of standing at times.
• Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.
• Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Frequent repositioning of patients.
• Ability to perform CPR – a strenuous activity.
• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
• Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients
• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.