Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA - Days - Full Time

Kindred Hospital Chicago North; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

ScionHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant at Kindred Hospital Chicago - North. You will assist professional nursing staff in patient care, support activities of daily living, and help with basic clinical tasks under RN guidance.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient transfers, admissions/discharges support, and answering call lights. Competitive benefits accompany this role in a dynamic long-term acute care setting.

Formación

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsabilidades

• Consults with supervisor and informs unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care (positioning, turning, bed care, etc.) and supports activities of daily living.
• Takes and records vitals and intake/output; documents timely.
• Prepares patient room and equipment; maintains cleanliness and comfort of patient areas.
• Assists in admissions, transfers, and discharges; handles patient belongings.
• Responds to patient call lights and paging systems promptly.
• Under RN direction, assists with routine treatments (enemas, heat/cold).
• Aids in applying/removing restraints under RN guidance.
• Assists with more complex patient treatment procedures with RN/LVN/LPN support.
• Serves and removes meal trays; assists with feeding.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Attendance

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Task organization

Interdepartmental collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Description

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and surround by the greenery of Horner, Welles and Revere Parks.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $18.00-$26.75/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Experience

• Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility.