Job Details
**Patient Attendant**
CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH
* Evanston, Illinois
* Nursing Support
* 147232
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** Job Description**
**We Are Hiring**
Patient Attendant - Full Time Days - Saint Francis Hospital Evanston
Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 3 shifts per week with weekend and holiday requirement
AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston
355 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston is a nationally recognized, full-service hospital with a Level I Trauma Center and is listed as one of the Best Hospitals in Metro Chicago by the U.S. News & World Report. Located along Chicagos North Shore, we have a rich history of providing the highest-quality care. Our Primary Stroke Center is certified by The Joint Commission, and our breast center is a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
**What You Will Do**
Perform basic patient monitoring activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
* Remain at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
* Assist in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
* Remove visible hazards and/or broken equipment from immediate environment and reports as appropriate.
* Record all observations.
**What You Will Need**
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
* BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
* Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.
Education:
* High school diploma or GED required
**Additional Preferences**
1 year of healthcare experience strongly desired.
**Why Join Our Team**
AMITA Health, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, is comprised of 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. With more than 900 providers in its medical groups, 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners, AMITA Health serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.
We are committed to improving accessibility to healthcare in the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable to our patients and one another, and we work hard to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Our compassionate, talented team members are the source of our strength, and we invest heavily in their well-being. We offer significant professional opportunities, career advancement potential, comprehensive training and competitive wages.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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