Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Float Staff

Position Overview

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. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
• Floats for various inpatient units to provide direct patient care such as vital signs taking, accuchecks, specimen collection and sending them to the lab, personal hygiene, assisting with feeding, and tidying patient rooms.
• Removes patient peripheral IV lines, foley catheters, and a-lines at certain units.
• Provides 1:1 direct patient care as a bedside sitter to keep patients safe.
• Manages the Video Remote Sitter by monitoring patients on the VRS camera to prevent falls, removing lines and drains, and handling elopement or similar situations.
• Coordinates with AvaSure when the VRS camera is down and troubleshoots issues.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days (American Heart Association)
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• At least one semester of nursing clinical experience
• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within the past 24 months
• Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program
• Relevant medical military training
• Completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: The range for this position is $17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and the compensation model.

Benefits: Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. Experience a supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive – a place where growth meets balance and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members across eight hospitals, physician groups, and various healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Carle Health participates in E-Verify. For more information, please contact: human.resources@carle.com.