Certified Nursing Assistant: Varied Units, Growth & Benefits

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care across units as needed, following scope and hospital policies and procedures. You will support nurses, perform vital signs, document care accurately, respond to call lights promptly, and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

You will assist with mobility, catheter and drain care, supply management, and bedside procedures as directed by the RN, while actively participating in performance improvement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as assigned and per routine.
• Answer call lights promptly.
• Document care according to standards.
• Maintain a clean work and patient environment.
• Floats to various units as needed.
• Train/precept new partners with unit educator.
• Blood glucose monitoring with lab personnel.
• Attaching patient to telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor.
• Discontinue invasive devices under RN direction.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

CNA program completion

Current CNA certificate

CPR/BLS certification within 90 days

Job description

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care across units as needed, following scope and hospital policies and procedures. You will support nurses, perform vital signs, document care accurately, respond to call lights promptly, and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

You will assist with mobility, catheter and drain care, supply management, and bedside procedures as directed by the RN, while actively participating in performance improvement