OB Tech - PRN/As Needed

Department:

35000 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

0.0 PRN who will be available on the schedule for 4 twelve hr shifts per 6 weeks schedule as well as 1 Summer and 1 Winter Holiday per year--in accordance with the unit needs.

Scheduled Hours:  PRN/ As Needed - Looking for availability to work day shift or night shift. Available on the schedule for 4 twelve - hour shifts per 6 weeks schedule as well as 1 Summer and 1 Winter Holiday per year--in accordance with the unit needs.

**Training: will be full time on day shift for a few weeks.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices., and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.

Purpose:
To provide quality care to patients in a manner which is patient focused, technically appropriate and cost effective. The OB Tech works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in accordance with accepted standards of practice, within the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Practice Act and the Mission and Philosophy of Advocate Healthcare and Condell Medical Center. The OB Tech works in collaboration with the RN as a partner in the care, treatment and education of patients. The OB Tech recognizes the needs and behaviors of patients of various age groups and provides care in a manner that is age appropriate. The OB Tech strives for patient centered care which assures the patient is treated holistically with dignity and respect.

Provides basic nursing care to patients in a team environment under the direct supervision of the nurse.

Performs as a scrub technician for all surgical procedures performed in the New Life Maternity Center unit.

Provides clerical support as needed.

Provides phlebotomy support as needed.

Additionally this position will provide non~clinical support for patient care units, by managing information to facilitate coordination and efficient delivery of patient care when in the role as a unit secretary.

Accountabilities:
Perform unit based lab draws on patients within The New Life Center
Facilitates smooth work flow in New Life Maternity Center through technical assistance to the staff
Assists Unit Secretaries to ensure accurate maintenance of the patients medical record computer skills
Perform tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.
Provides general patient care duties that are specific to the patient population served, under the direction of the charge nurse
Participates in the Admission/Discharge/Transfer process of all patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, or designee
Contribute to the patient plan of care through the documentation and/or communication of patient needs, problems and outcomes to other health care providers
Perform tasks related to maintaining the integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations.
Performs surgi

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.