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Crisis Counselor - Emergency Department

Memorial Behavioral Health Center
Springfield, IL
Full-Time
Evening Shift
$25.72 - $39.86

Conducts mental health crisis assessments and crisis intervention for persons of all ages seeking emergency psychiatr...

Crisis Counselor - Emergency Department

Memorial Behavioral Health Center
Springfield, IL
Tracking Code 2024-22579

Position Summary

Full-Time
Evening Shift
$25.72 - $39.86

Conducts mental health crisis assessments and crisis intervention for persons of all ages seeking emergency psychiatric services in a hospital emergency department as part of the Psychiatric Response Team. 

Assesses patients’ level of suicide/harm risk and obtains any available collateral information to determine the most appropriate level of care in consultation with ED providers and psychiatrists.  Consults and coordinates with medical staff in the ED and inpatient behavioral health unit to ensure patient needs are being appropriately addressed as a healthy disposition plan is created. 

Coordinates and facilitates admission to inpatient units, when clinically appropriate.  For those clients admitted at an MHS facility, completes insurance pre-certification and ensures that all necessary legal paperwork is completed accurately. 

Working with a client in the least restrictive environment is promoted.  Assists in coordinating the outpatient care of patients who are not in need of inpatient care and engages patients in developing their safety plan to help them manage future crises.  Completes clinical documentation within the electronic health record for all patients that are assessed. 

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

Client Services

  • Develop initial preliminary assessment data including clients’ presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (according to DSM-V) and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment resources in the community.
  • Provide direct service intervention for emergency department patients.
  • Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients. Make appropriate referrals to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
  • Coordinate referrals to inpatient and outpatient levels of care for emergency psychiatric assessments.
  • Interview collateral contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and significant others, as needed, to further assess appropriate plan of care.
  • Conduct screenings and facilitates referrals from local hospitals, other agencies and/or internal programs to the state psychiatric facility (AMMHC) when applicable.
  • Utilize MS Teams/Telehealth to conduct assessment of clients presenting to LMH, TMH and JMH with behavioral health concerns as requested by the ED providers

 

Client Information System

  • Complete required administrative and legal paperwork (such as: voluntary and involuntary paperwork, Case Openings, SMI/SED, Acknowledgment of Voluntary Admission, Insurance Pre-Certifications, etc).
  • Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection.
  • Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients.
  • Document assessments directly into the hospital EHR, where applicable, and ensure ED is provided with copies of all documentation when not able to enter directly into the client record.
  • Complete insurance pre-certifications, when applicable, for patients being admitted to an MHS inpatient behavioral health unit.

 

Training Activities/Professional Growth

  • Manager and employee mutually identify professional goals, which will enhance job related skills.
  • Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees, and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
  • Attend and participate in mandatory monthly clinical supervision with manager as required by the IL Department of Human Services.
  • Complete all mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
  • Participate in required staff meetings and in-service meetings to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.

 

Consultation/Networking

  • Engage in appropriate team work functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery.

 

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

  • SAFETY: I put safety first in everything I do.  I speak up, without fear on matters of patient and colleague safety.  I take action to create an environment of zero harm.
  • INTEGRITY: I respect others and show compassion.  I behave honestly and ethically.  I am accountable for my attitude, actions and health
  • QUALITY: I advance my knowledge and skills.  I seek continuous improvement.  I deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes
  • STEWARDSHIP: I use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  We work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. We promote healthier communities

 

 

 

 

Job Relationships

  • Communicate directly with manager for clinical supervision, clarification of agency policy, and program evaluation to promote a professional working environment and effective service delivery system.
  • In absence of immediate manager, will reach out to Director for clinical supervision.
  • Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards.

 

Other Job Responsibilities

  • Respond to requests for service from the community and link to appropriate clinic program or outside agencies.
  • Participate in On Call Rotation and assist manager in ensuring coverage of open shifts as needed
  • Perform other duties as required by agency needs.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related human service field from accredited university or meets the requirements of an MHP as defined by the Illinois Department of Human Services is required. 
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related human service field from an accredited university is preferred
Springfield, IL

Manager, Food & Nutrition Services

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Full-Time
Day Shift
$26.23 - $40.66

Assists in planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the department. Supervises employees  in the...

Manager, Food & Nutrition Services

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Tracking Code 2024-25721

Position Summary

Full-Time
Day Shift
$26.23 - $40.66

Assists in planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the department. Supervises employees  in the patient food preparation, meal service, dish room areas, cafe, room service call center, and oversees the provision of medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized patients from the community..  Embodies the Memorial Health System Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission, vision, and values.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

  1. Supervises Food & Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition employees and directs operations including medical nutrition therapy, food production, food distribution and storage, cafe services, ware washing activities, and room service call center operators while ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.
  1. Interviews and hires employees.
  1. Direct activities of patient food distribution, including service and delivery of meal trays, late, trays, bulk nourishments, special feedings and nourishments throughout the day, and handling of patient diet orders and menu selections.
  1. Responsible for monthly and daily scheduling of employees under their supervision including scheduling of days off, vacations, holidays and ensuring the work is appropriately organized. Measures productivity and determines staffing needs to meet standards of care.
  1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission, vision.
  1. Complete performance evaluations of employees under their supervision.
  1. Takes appropriate disciplinary actions and recommends termination when necessary.
  1. Assists in maintaining food quality standards daily.
  1. Provides oversight in the development of educational materials. Provide training and orientation for employees under their supervision. Oversee the supervised learning experience for dietetic interns and students.
  1. Develop and provide education to the hospital and the community in order to promote a culture that values nutrition services.
  1. Actively participates in quality control activities including compiling data for reports and identifying/solving problems.
  1. Responsible for implementing the opening and/or closing procedures for the cafe and/or food service areas ensuring appropriate security measures are taken.
  1. Maintain effective communications with clinical nutrition staff.
  1. Maintain department sanitation and safety standards ensuring that cleaning schedules are followed, and food handled properly.
  1. Revises or develops procedures for the efficient operation of the department.
  1. Utilize the Nutrition Care Process as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in accordance with hospital and system policies.
  1. As needed, provided nutrition counseling and/or education to patients and/or caregivers based on assessment of individual learning needs.
  1. Responsible for the maintenance and evaluation of the adult formularies.
  1. Maintains an effective interpersonal relationship with all members of the management team and staff.
  1. Accountable for controlling cash systems in the cafe.
  1. Assist in the planning of general and modified diet menus, considering such factors as variety, regulatory requirements, seasonality, availability, regional food preferences, nutritional and caloric content, food costs, equipment and staffing, and disaster preparedness. Participates in the development of new menu items and participates in the testing for new food products and menu items.
  1. Assists in supervising catering functions and staff when necessary.
  1. Coordinates equipment repairs as indicated and recommends equipment replacement as indicated.
  1. Builds and maintains relationships with vendors as indicated.
  1. Provides input to support department budget writing.
  1. Responds to the department electronic temperature monitoring system and troubleshoots related equipment malfunctions.
  1. Provides coverage for department leaders in other areas as needed.
  1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 

 

 

Required Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Hospitality/Restaurant Management, or related field and two years foodservice supervisory experience; Or five years progressive management experience in food service operations required.
  • Graduate of an Accredited Internship or Coordinate Program recognized through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
  • Master’s Degree in Dietetics or Dietetics related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • Must obtain an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited “Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification within 30 days after employment. Additionally, employee must complete allergen training using an approved “Allergen Awareness” training program within 30 days after employment. Certificate of course completion must be provided and kept at the establishment.
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist recognized through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian Nutrition through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred.
  • Certified dietary manager preferred.
  • If applicable, must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five-year MVR will be required). Must be able to operate automatic shift vehicle.

Experience:

  • Experience in healthcare food service preferred.
  • One Year experience as a Registered Dietitian preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in various age categories including infancy, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
  • Maintains high level of competency and professional development related to Food & Nutrition trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice.
Decatur, IL

1028, Inventory Analyst

Springfield Memorial Hospital Warehouse
Springfield, IL
Full-Time
Day Shift
$18.34 - $28.42

Determines, develops, and maintains the appropriate inventory levels and assists in developing and modifying measurem...

1028, Inventory Analyst

Springfield Memorial Hospital Warehouse
Springfield, IL
Tracking Code 2024-26257

Position Summary

Full-Time
Day Shift
$18.34 - $28.42

Determines, develops, and maintains the appropriate inventory levels and assists in developing and modifying measurement techniques to maintain optimal levels of inventory.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

  1. Works with user departments on issues involving inventory levels and specific inventory and data needs. Determines the root cause(s) of inventory problems and recommends permanent fixes for improvement.
  1. Utilizes an electronic materials management inventory system to review, analyze, and monitor inventory levels. Knowledge of Omnicell Technology for use in a backup capacity.
  1. Works on Special Projects to help other departments with their inventory processes and technology. May be called on to be a trainer when needed.
  1. Assesses, establishes, and maintains the appropriate inventory levels based on item turnover, lead-time, review period, order quantity, and safety stock. Periodically reviews and adjusts inventory levels based on usage, trends, and future needs.
  1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
  • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.
  1. Identifies inventory items exceeding established hold times and works with departmental management and/or staff to determine applicable use, retention, disposal or obsolescence of affected items.
  1. Analyzes and determines the impact of inventory retention, turnover, and replenishment. Uses software spreadsheets to calculate associated costs and impact to affected departments. Tracks and trends turnover rates.
  1. Works closely with Purchasing to remove surplus items from warehouse by returning to vendors or issue to affiliates.
  1. Reviews items and examines space capacity to determine the best accommodation of items in the most efficient location within the supply chain.
  1. Conducts assessment and analytical studies related to inventory management, such as stock room layout, special equipment, storage needs and allocation, and material handling methods and procedures.
  1. Serves as a coordinator for the annual physical inventory. Has responsibility for continuously improving Inventory Turnover. May be called upon to help other departments with their fiscal year-end inventories.
  1. Develops and produces a variety of statistical and data analysis reports for management.
  1. Serves as a back-up for other areas within the unit or department, especially during times of special needs or staff absences.
  1. Handles and transports floor-stock medications from Pharmacy to procedural area per the Medication Handling, Security, and Access by Non-licensed Hospital Staff Policy and Procedure.
  1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Experience

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, such as accounting, finance, internal auditing, or inventory/materials management, or comparable field required. Five (5) or more years of significant Inventory Management experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

·       Knowledge of inventory management techniques and APICS certification or CMRP is preferred.

Experience:

·       Previous work experience within the health care industry in an inventory or materials management role is strongly preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·       Possess good customer relations, interpersonal, and training skills.

·       Demonstrates the ability to multi-task autonomously while working on multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

·       Intermediate math, writing, and personal computer skills are required. Experience with Microsoft products Word, Access, and Excel and materials management software is preferred.

Springfield, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Care Center, Weekends Only

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Full-Time
All Shifts Available Shift
$30.23 - $48.37

WEEKEND ONLY RN:  This fulltime night shift weekend only position is eligible to receive an additional Weekend O...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Care Center, Weekends Only

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Tracking Code 2024-26423

Position Summary

Full-Time
All Shifts Available Shift
$30.23 - $48.37

WEEKEND ONLY RN:  This fulltime night shift weekend only position is eligible to receive an additional Weekend Only premium pay.

*** $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE ***

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures.

NURSING GOAL:  A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

 

  • CLINICAL JUDGEMENT – Clinical reasoning, which includes decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines.
    • Demonstrates the ability to assess the full scope of patient needs, using the nursing process on a continuous basis.
    • Utilizes past nursing experience to anticipate problems while seeking out multi-disciplinary collaboration with comfort, when necessary.
    • Recognizes patterns and trends that may predict the direction of illness.
  • CARING PRACTICES:  Nursing activity that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff.  Working on another’s behalf and representing the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the clinical setting.
    • Promotes safety throughout patient’s and family’s transitions along the healthcare continuum.
    • Actively anticipates and monitors patient and family changes, responds appropriately.
    • Effectively resolves patient complaints.
    • Engages all patients in a personalized, compassionate manner.
  • COLLABORATION/SYSTEMS THINKING – Working with others (e.g., patients, families, healthcare providers) in a way that promotes/encourages each person’s contribution toward achieving optimal/realistic patient/family goals.  Involves intra-and inter- disciplinary work with colleagues and community.  Body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever Environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family and staff, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.
    • Consults and coordinates with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
    • Actively utilizes evidence-based practice and customer service data to improve caring practices.
    • Effectively plans and communicates patient care plans.
    • Facilitates active involvement of others in team meetings regarding patient care and/or practice issues.
    • Seeks out opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored.
    • Recruits diverse resources when appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
    • Serves as a resource to department and patient/family.
  • RESPONSE TO DIVERSITY – The sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into the provision of care.  Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, personalities, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values.
    • Integrates cultural differences into patient/family care; incorporates appropriate alternative therapies.
    • Tailors healthcare culture to meet the diverse needs and strengths of each patient/family. 
  • FACILITATION OF LEARNING – The ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team, and community.  Include both formal and informal facilitation of learning.
    • Develops and modifies patient/family education programs throughout delivery of care, collaborating and incorporating all healthcare providers’ and educational plans.
    • Provides individualized care.
    • Evaluates patient’s understanding by observing behavior changes throughout plan of care.
    • Sets patient-driven goals for education.
    • Work toward achieving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
  • CLINICAL INQUIRY (INNOVATOR/EVALUATOR) – The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice.  Creating practice changes through research utilization and experimental learning.
    • Adapts standards of care to serve particular patient populations.
    • Seeks out advice to improve patient care.
    • Evaluates current practices based on patient responses, analysis of literature, research, and education.
    • Incorporates evidence based practice into care delivery.
    • Actively pursues continuing educational opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

Education and/or Other Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.  Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Current Hepatitis b vaccination
  • Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
  • Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Ability to see details at close range.
  • Actively looks for ways to help people.
  • Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Awareness of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required walk, stand, stoop to floor level, kneel and assist in lifting patient; to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; to reach, change and read IV’s 5 feet from the floor unaided; to support weight of persons 200 pounds or more in emergency situations.
  • Ability to attend to visual details.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to receive and comprehend written and oral communications.
  • Ability to read 5 feet from the floor unaided.
  • Ability to utilize fine motor control in hands, the ability to hear, and the ability to meet visual demands.
  • The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.

Mental Demands

  • Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
  • Analyze information or data.
  • Plan sequence of operations or actions.
  • Make decisions of moderate to substantial effects, with a variety of alternatives and moderate to substantial consequences.
  • Use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, deal with abstract variables.
  • Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
  • Ability to compose written communication using standard business English at a high school graduate level.
  • Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
  • Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.  In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

Decatur, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Care Center

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Full-Time
All Shifts Available Shift
$30.23 - $48.37

***$Up to 20,000 Sign on Bonus*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assi...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Care Center

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Tracking Code 2020-5225

Position Summary

Full-Time
All Shifts Available Shift
$30.23 - $48.37

***$Up to 20,000 Sign on Bonus***

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures.

NURSING GOAL:  A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

 

  • CLINICAL JUDGEMENT – Clinical reasoning, which includes decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines.
    • Demonstrates the ability to assess the full scope of patient needs, using the nursing process on a continuous basis.
    • Utilizes past nursing experience to anticipate problems while seeking out multi-disciplinary collaboration with comfort, when necessary.
    • Recognizes patterns and trends that may predict the direction of illness.
  • CARING PRACTICES:  Nursing activity that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff.  Working on another’s behalf and representing the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the clinical setting.
    • Promotes safety throughout patient’s and family’s transitions along the healthcare continuum.
    • Actively anticipates and monitors patient and family changes, responds appropriately.
    • Effectively resolves patient complaints.
    • Engages all patients in a personalized, compassionate manner.
  • COLLABORATION/SYSTEMS THINKING – Working with others (e.g., patients, families, healthcare providers) in a way that promotes/encourages each person’s contribution toward achieving optimal/realistic patient/family goals.  Involves intra-and inter- disciplinary work with colleagues and community.  Body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever Environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family and staff, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.
    • Consults and coordinates with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
    • Actively utilizes evidence-based practice and customer service data to improve caring practices.
    • Effectively plans and communicates patient care plans.
    • Facilitates active involvement of others in team meetings regarding patient care and/or practice issues.
    • Seeks out opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored.
    • Recruits diverse resources when appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
    • Serves as a resource to department and patient/family.
  • RESPONSE TO DIVERSITY – The sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into the provision of care.  Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, personalities, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values.
    • Integrates cultural differences into patient/family care; incorporates appropriate alternative therapies.
    • Tailors healthcare culture to meet the diverse needs and strengths of each patient/family. 
  • FACILITATION OF LEARNING – The ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team, and community.  Include both formal and informal facilitation of learning.
    • Develops and modifies patient/family education programs throughout delivery of care, collaborating and incorporating all healthcare providers’ and educational plans.
    • Provides individualized care.
    • Evaluates patient’s understanding by observing behavior changes throughout plan of care.
    • Sets patient-driven goals for education.
    • Work toward achieving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
  • CLINICAL INQUIRY (INNOVATOR/EVALUATOR) – The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice.  Creating practice changes through research utilization and experimental learning.
    • Adapts standards of care to serve particular patient populations.
    • Seeks out advice to improve patient care.
    • Evaluates current practices based on patient responses, analysis of literature, research, and education.
    • Incorporates evidence based practice into care delivery.
    • Actively pursues continuing educational opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

Education and/or Other Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.  Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Current Hepatitis b vaccination
  • Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
  • Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Ability to see details at close range.
  • Actively looks for ways to help people.
  • Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Awareness of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required walk, stand, stoop to floor level, kneel and assist in lifting patient; to assist patients and/or adjust equipment at floor level; to reach, change and read IV’s 5 feet from the floor unaided; to support weight of persons 200 pounds or more in emergency situations.
  • Ability to attend to visual details.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to receive and comprehend written and oral communications.
  • Ability to read 5 feet from the floor unaided.
  • Ability to utilize fine motor control in hands, the ability to hear, and the ability to meet visual demands.
  • The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.

Mental Demands

  • Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
  • Analyze information or data.
  • Plan sequence of operations or actions.
  • Make decisions of moderate to substantial effects, with a variety of alternatives and moderate to substantial consequences.
  • Use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, deal with abstract variables.
  • Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
  • Ability to compose written communication using standard business English at a high school graduate level.
  • Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
  • Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.  In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

Decatur, IL

RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
PRN
Varies Shift
$20.99 - $32.54

Manage respiratory care equipment when not attached to patients (gather supplies, function test, deliver, etc.) ...

RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Tracking Code 2024-26422

Position Summary

PRN
Varies Shift
$20.99 - $32.54

Manage respiratory care equipment when not attached to patients (gather supplies, function test, deliver, etc.)  Manage oxygen tanks & Respiratory Care inventory and supplies. 

Highlights & Benefits

Required Skills

  1. Minimal cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment.
  1. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper & safe operation. Reports malfunctioning equipment to charge RT and biomedical engineering.
  1. Follows and enforces safety rules of R.T. Department & hospital. Also follows special instructions, such as isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
  1. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes
  1. Returns unused equipment to R.T.by visual inspection of every patient care unit; cleaning and storing according to department policy.
  1. Restocks intubation boxes daily and completes monthly rounding according to DMH policy.
  1. Distributes E-cylinders of oxygen to the designated oxygen storage locations within DMH
  1. Orders routine department supplies.
  1. Maintains, organizes, cleans, and stocks storerooms.
  1. Participates in departmental quality activities including data collection as appropriate to role.
  1. Participates in departmental in-services, continuing education, and other staff development activities.
  1. Follows DMH and Respiratory Care infection control policies. Keeps all patient information confidential and follows DMH guidelines.
  1. Performs other related duties as assigned. Duties overseen by charge RT or designee.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Experience

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Basic Life Support

Experience:

Two years of experience in a medical field required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Self-motivated, attention to detail, able to adapt to rapidly changing situations

Decatur, IL

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Multiple Units

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Full-Time
All Shifts Available Shift
$16.00 - $24.75

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of car...

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Multiple Units

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Tracking Code 2024-26421

Position Summary

Full-Time
All Shifts Available Shift
$16.00 - $24.75

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established,  policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

1. Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
    • Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
    • Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
    • Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.
  •  Activity:
    • Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.
  •  Nutrition:
    • Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
    • Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
    • Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.
  •  Elimination:
    • Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care.
    • Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
    • Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
    • Records output. Reports deviations from normal.
  •  Other related needs:
    • Assists with post-mortem care.
    • Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
    • Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).

2. Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR).
  • Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight.
  • Empties drainage collection devices.
  • Performs blood glucose monitoring.
  • Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

 3. Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
  • Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
  • Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno.
  • Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.
  • Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
  • Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
  • Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.
  • Discontinues peripheral IV as directed.
  • Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.
  • Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
  • Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.

4. Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
  • Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions.
  • Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
  • Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
  • Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
  • Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
  • Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
  • Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
  • Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
  • Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

5. Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following:

  • Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
  • Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
  • Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
  • Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
  • Supports efforts to reduce costs.
  • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
  • Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
  • Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
  • Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.
  • Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

6. Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

 

7. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 

Required Experience

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • One of the following required:
  1. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA);
  2. Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or
  3. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.
Decatur, IL

Director, Emergency Medical Services

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Full-Time
Day Shift
$63.32 - $101.32

The Director of Emergency Medical Services has the authority and accountability for planning, directing and coordinat...

Director, Emergency Medical Services

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Tracking Code 2024-26231

Position Summary

Full-Time
Day Shift
$63.32 - $101.32

The Director of Emergency Medical Services has the authority and accountability for planning, directing and coordinating all emergency medicine initiatives within his/her areas of responsibility in order to achieve operational excellence via customer responsive, cost effective and high quality patient services.  In addition, leads efforts to support and continually improve the coordination and delivery of emergency services, quality, ED billing and Level 1 trauma center functions.  This individual is accountable for establishing and maintaining strong professional relations with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

  1. Develops operating plans for the service line consistent with the MHS strategic plan and the annual goals and objectives for assigned departments of the service line.
  2. Develops operating and capital budgets for assigned departments of the service line and provides appropriate program and cost justification for additions or changes in resource needs.
  3. Authorizes the allocation of resources for assigned departments of the service line within approved budget guidelines.
  4. Establishes annual goals and ongoing mechanisms for quality monitoring, process improvement and outcome management programs to facilitate the continued pursuit of excellence in all aspects of cardiovascular services.
  5. Coordinates service line clinical resource management and outcomes research initiatives, including external benchmarking and database development. Facilitates the development and monitoring of clinical guidelines and protocols for high volume, high cost patient populations.
  6. Develops systems to improve customer service, communications and referral processes for physician offices, patients and families.
  7. Collaborates with department leaders throughout Memorial to ensure smooth coordination of all services required to meet patient needs.
  8. Develops and implements strategies to develop, maintain, and enhance effective physician relations. Pursues timely resolutions to operational concerns/issues voiced by physician stakeholders.
  9. Implement strategies in coordination with MHS goal to develop, maintain, and enhance the Emergency Department electronic medical record.
  10. Supports community relations activities to identify and promote product line services within the community and region.
  11. Supports all service line educational activities for staff, physicians, patients, families and the community at large.
  12. Participates in and contributes to professionally related conferences, committees, and meetings inside and outside the hospital. Interfaces as appropriate with other regional/national programs pertinent to service line mission and objectives.
  13. Ensures that all assigned departments, programs, and facilities are in compliance with external regulatory and licensing standards, as well as managed care payor requirements.
  14. Provides interpretation of hospital and departmental policies, objectives, and operational procedures for division managers and others as appropriate.
  15. Supports the criteria based performance appraisal system. Completes appraisals on time and provides feedback to subordinates.  Promotes teamwork among all members of the service line and serves as a collaborative role model for all direct reports to build and maintain teamwork across the entire continuum of care.  Maintains visibility in all clinical areas to facilitate response to employee complaints and questions in a timely fashion.
  16. Work collaboratively with other Nursing Directors and MHS ED Leadership to implement operational and personnel strategies to enhance health system regional objectives.
  17. Represents the administrative policies of MMC and MHS in a positive, professional manner to all supervised employees. Adheres to the principles of MHS Statement of Values and Behavioral Standards.
  18. Maintains current knowledge of new developments in service-line relevant clinical services, reimbursement, organizational regulations, licensure, and strategy.
  19. Supports organization quality and process improvement by maintaining a working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and coordinating the work of such teams.
  20. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Experience

Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree in nursing, business, health care administration, or related field preferred. Clinical background preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:

·         RN
Experience:

·         Minimum of five years progressively responsible health care management experience in tertiary care hospital setting.

·         Demonstrated experience working effectively with physicians and other healthcare managers in a multidisciplinary environment.

·         Experience in budgeting, operational planning, project management and performance improvement processes.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·         Aptitude to work in a changing and ambiguous environment.

·         Outstanding human relations skills and ability to interact with a broad range of people.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Springfield, IL

Education Coordinator, Cardiovascular OR (CVOR)

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Full-Time
Day Shift
$35.92 - $57.47

— An active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois is REQUIRED The Education Coordinator, CVOR ...

Education Coordinator, Cardiovascular OR (CVOR)

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Tracking Code 2024-26044

Position Summary

Full-Time
Day Shift
$35.92 - $57.47

— An active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois is REQUIRED

The Education Coordinator, CVOR is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating orientation and educational programs for both professional and ancillary personnel.  Ensures an appropriate process is in place to document staff competencies/skills validations. Assisting to monitor and evaluate efforts to maintain standards of performance within the department, the Educator participates in activities to promote efficiency and effectiveness of service and work processes.  Assumes a leadership role in efforts to advance the department’s quality improvement agenda and participates in strategies to enhance patient outcomes and employee relations.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

  1. Leadership
  • Personal and professional growth
  • Demonstrates responsibility for own personal and professional growth as reflected in ongoing education and projects.
  • Seeks opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of individual and unit performance.
  • Empowers self and staff to enhance quality patient outcomes as reflected in customer satisfaction and quality indicators.
  • Acts as a role model of professional behaviors and teamwork within the department.
  • Fosters an environment which focuses on values, autonomy and accountability where staff and management see each other as partners in the decision making process. Creates and supports programs/initiatives that promote retention and satisfaction of staff.
  • Promotes and collaborates with staff to provide a climate which demonstrates appreciation and recognition of achievements
  1. Clinical knowledge
  • Maintains basic knowledge/skills needed to provide perioperative patient care services and performs patient care as needed to keep clinical knowledge current.
  • Maintains a sound knowledge-base of current trends and developments in perioperative nursing in order to lead changes to improve patient care delivery
  1. Communication skills
  • Encourages and facilitates a work climate conducive to open, honest communication and incorporates an effective feedback mechanism.
  • Demonstrates a communication style which is supportive, receptive and non-threatening, thus providing an environment that allows for open immediate expression of ideas and problem solving
  • Speaks openly and freely across organizational lines to obtain and disseminate necessary information for effective department performance
  1. Coordination of Orientation/Education for Surgery Department
  • Coordinates orientation programs for new employees within the Surgery Department.
  • Prepares the orientation content and schedules and discusses with appropriate Nurse Manager, Specialty Resource Person, and preceptors.
  • Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Specialty Resource Person, and preceptors for assistance as indicated.
  • Plans with the learner to determine his/her knowledge background and encourages attendance at all appropriate classes.
  • Maintains records and reports of orientation programs.
  • Evaluates the achievement of program goals/skill requirements by each orientee in accordance with specified criteria and stated objectives.
  • Develops process for ongoing evaluation and revision of orientation programs.
  • Coordinates preceptor program and provides ongoing development opportunities to enable preceptors to maintain skills.
  • Is accountable for performance monitoring and feedback for orientees.
  • Acts as a primary resource for orientees assisting with conflict resolution and implementing solutions to problems.
  • Identifies ongoing learning needs of the staff and assumes a leadership role in planning inservice programs for the department to ensure ongoing staff competency/skills validation.
  • Supports a climate conducive to learning and growth.
  • Provides leadership for the development of ongoing educational programs for staff and management personnel.
  • Ensures a process is in place to appropriately document staff competencies.
  • Conducts learning needs assessments and uses the results to plan or revise learning activities.
  • Promotes effective working relationships to allow exchange of information to assist in identifying and meeting learning needs.
  • Provides assistance and supervision to clinical staff as they assist in providing components of educational program.
  • Supervises staff scheduling to assure clinical experiences meet individual training needs
  • Encourages staff to identify personal and professional growth needs and facilitates appropriate opportunities for that growth
  • Interacts with members of other hospital departments is planning and implementing educational programs.
  • Provides educational assistance to other departments as appropriate.
  1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
  • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.
  1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 

 

 

 

Required Experience

Education:

  • ADN required, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse REQUIRED.
  • Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role.
  • CPR certification required, ACLS certification preferred.

Experience:

  • Three years of experience as operating room nurse required. Additional perioperative experience preferred.
  • Ability to write educational goals, prepare schedules and apply theory to practice.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development/training.
  • Outstanding human-relations, interpersonal, and organization skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Springfield, IL

Patient Care Technician, 1E Main Surgery

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Full-Time
Day Shift
$15.75 - $23.57

Full time Day shift, 5am – 1:30pm No weekends, holidays, or call Phlembetomy experience highly preferred Unde...

Patient Care Technician, 1E Main Surgery

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
Tracking Code 2024-26026

Position Summary

Full-Time
Day Shift
$15.75 - $23.57
  • Full time
  • Day shift, 5am – 1:30pm
  • No weekends, holidays, or call
  • Phlembetomy experience highly preferred

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established,  policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. 

Highlights & Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Memorial Childcare
  • Mental Health Services
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Continuing Education
  • Local and National Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
  • Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

1. Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
  • Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
  • Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
  • Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.
  •  Activity:
  • Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.
  •  Nutrition:
  • Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
  • Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
  • Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.
  •  Elimination:
  • Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care.
  • Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
  • Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
  • Records output. Reports deviations from normal.
  •  Other related needs:
  • Assists with post-mortem care.
  • Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
  • Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).

 2. Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR).
  • Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight.
  • Empties drainage collection devices.
  • Performs blood glucose monitoring.
  • Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

3. Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
  • Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
  • Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno.
  • Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.
  • Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
  • Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
  • Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.
  • Discontinues peripheral IV as directed.
  • Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.
  • Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
  • Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.

4. Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

  •  Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
  • Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions.
  • Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
  • Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
  • Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
  • Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
  • Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
  • Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
  • Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
  • Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

5.  Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
  • Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
  • Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
  • Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
  • Supports efforts to reduce costs.
  • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
  • Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
  • Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
  • Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.
  • Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

6. Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

 

7. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Experience

Education:

  • One of the following required:
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA);
  • Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or
  • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.
Springfield, IL

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