Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Medical Assistant (MA)

Vohra Wound Physicians; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in wound care seeks part-time Certified Nursing Assistants to assist in patient care under the supervision of a physician. The role includes helping with wound care, patient readiness, and documentation during rounds. Wound care knowledge is helpful but training will be provided. Candidates should be certified in nursing or medical assisting and capable of working cooperatively within a team.

Qualifications

• Must be a CNA or MA in good standing with the State.
• Prior experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) preferred.
• Must adhere to health regulations and pass physical exams if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physician during bedside rounds and ensure patient availability.
• Document wound measurements and assist with dressing applications.
• Facilitate telemedicine visits and video conferencing.

Skills

Patient Care

Wound Care Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medical Assistant (MA)

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Medical Assistant (MA) Job in Matteson, IL.This is a part time role / this is an ongoing part time role.

The Certified Nurse Assistant will provide basic patient care under the direction of the Vohra Physician and SNF Wound Care Nurse. This involves performing duties such as assisting the Physician and Wound Nurse with all aspects of Wound Care, assisting with Wound Care Education, and readying patients for treatment.

Wound Care Knowledge is helpful but not essential.

Vohra Physicians will provide Wound Care training and certification.

Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) in good standing with the State.
• Must relate positively and favorably to facility staff, patients/residents, and families while working cooperatively with others.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes a criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
• Must maintain regular attendance on the job, including traveling daily to partner facilities.
• Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Duties:

• Hands-on assistance for the Vohra Physician during bedside rounds as needed.
• Troubleshoot for the Vohra Physician with SNF staff.
• Facilitate efficiency during rounds by ensuring patients are available and ready for Vohra Physician to conduct consults.
• Assist the SNF wound care nurse when necessary, including, but not limited to, incontinence care, preparing/positioning the patient for physician evaluation, assisting with dressing application, and full-body skin exams.
• Take simple notes as dictated by the Vohra Physician during rounds, including, but not limited to, documenting wound measurements, wound locations, and the treatment plan.
• Assist with telemedicine visits and use of camera for video conference.
• Assist Vohra Physician with obtaining written consent for procedures when required by SNF.

Job Type: Contract.

Pay: $21.00 per hour.

Medical Specialty: Geriatrics.

Physical Setting:

• Long term care.
• Nursing home.

Work Location: On the road.