Certified Nursing Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care and support across units, under supervision.  You will respond to call lights, document care, and maintain a safe, clean environment while floating to needed areas.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and a commitment to continuous learning and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of CNA program.
• Current CNA certificate in applicable state.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
• Training/precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator
• Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel
• Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor
• Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN
• Indwelling (Foley) catheters
• Nasogastric tubes

Skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Professionalism

Safety and security

Adaptability

Attendance punctuality

Dependability

Education

CNA program completion

Job description

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care and support across units, under supervision.  You will respond to call lights, document care, and maintain a safe, clean environment while floating to needed areas.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and a commitment to continuous learning and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.