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MERCYHEALTH
CARE SUPPORT - OBSTETRICS
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$37,664 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The delivery system practiced at Freeport Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of team nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by the Freeport Health Network. Coordination of activities to support patient care and unit operations, while under the direction of licensed professionals. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Monitoring orders. Assists with management of patient flow to diagnostics. Manages downtime procedures related to orders and records. Managing the Medical Records. Manages physical environment related to safety, and troubleshooting telecommunication equipment. Accountable for ordering and restocking supplies, as assigned. Serves as communication conduit interdepartmentally, intradepartmental, and outside FHN for verbal and written communications. As well as, contacts physicians. Responds to customer service requests/concerns and sends to appropriate person.