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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge, Illinois

About this job

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the leading health care provider in Chicago's North and Northwest suburbs offering a Level I Trauma Center, access to national clinical trials and advanced medical technologies. As a nationally recognized academic and research hospital, patients have access to the most advanced treatment in the areas of cardiology, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics and women's health. Lutheran General Hospital is a member of Advocate Health Care, Illinois' largest health care system and one of the nation's Top 10 Health Care systems.

Certified Nurse Assistant

OR

Nursing Student with first clinical completed

OR

Paramedic

OR

LPN with current IL license.

Plus one year work experience preferred in computers, variety of programs, and data bases. Good communication skills.

Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.

Basic math calculation.

Proficient computer skills.

N/A Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient~focused care.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations.

May be exposed to hazardous materials and life~threatening diseases.

Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required).

Ability to work designated shifts including weekends and holidays.

Ability to transport objects from one location to another.

This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.

Ability to successfully complete hospital based training for EMR. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

The NCT II position is a combination of the NCT I and the Unit Information Secretary roles and serves to assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient focused, technically appropriate and cost effective. The Nursing Care Technician works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in accordance with the standards of practice, within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and the mission and philosophy of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

The NCT works in collaboration with the registered nurse as a partner in care of patients. The NCT recognizes the needs and behaviors of patients and various age groups and provides care in a manner that is age appropriate. The NCT strives for quality patient care which assures the customer is treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

The Unit Information Secretary serves to facilitate unit operations through accurate oversight and effective management of patients' medical records (electronic and non~electronic), coordination of services, supplies and the appropriate transcription of written orders. Serves as healthcare representative for the team when in direct contact with patients families an other external contacts.

Performs activities related to the utilization, maintenance, and support of the clinical electronic medical record (Care Connection/CPOE). Provides education and trouble~shooting support to professional clinical users (i.e., physicians, nurses, and other clinical and ancillary support members of the healthcare team) to promote efficiency and excellence in the delivery of quality patient care. Facilitates timely and high quality resolution of issues presented by fellow team members and escalates issues and requests for information to appropriate parties.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for performance development and growth of job skills within the changing health care environment.

Provides general patient care duties that are specific to the patient population served as directed by the registered nurse.

Ensures accurate and effective management of the patient's medical records to promote coordination of patient care and optimal coordination of the plan of care

Establishes and maintains positive customer relations and contributes to a harmonious work environment

Participates in the admission, transfer, and discharge process of al

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care, named among the nation's Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state's largest integrated children's network, the state's largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area's largest home health care companies, and the region's largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.