Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care- Days

Mercy-Harvard-Hospital; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial education

Annual recognition events

Community involvement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care, respond to patient needs, and document vital signs in a clean and safe environment. You may float to various units as patient care demands. Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course and CNA certification are required, with CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA options, PTO,

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course required.
• Certified as a nursing assistant in the state of practice.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine according to standards.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Stocks and disposes of expired or damaged supplies and equipment.
• Performs and documents TPR and BP procedures for all patients.
• Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.

Skills

Patient care basics

Vital signs documentation

Education

Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

OVERVIEW

Provides basic patient care by responding to patient needs, checking and documenting vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

SCHEDULE:

8 hour shifts Shift: Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, 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. Ensures supply charge stickers are documented correctly. Stocks and disposes of expired or damaged supplies and equipment. Performs and documents TPR and BP procedures for all patients. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities. Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified as a nursing assistant in the state of practice. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

PAY RANGE:

$18.65 - $27.04

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.