CNA/HUC, Med Surg, Full Time, Nights Weekends

Rochelle Community Hospital; Rochelle (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rochelle Community Hospital in Rochelle, IL seeks a combined CNA and Health Unit Coordinator to support patient care and unit operations. The role involves direct patient assistance, vital signs, coordination with nurses, and clerical duties across care units.

The ideal candidate has completed a Nursing Assistant program and Illinois certification, CPR/BLS, good communication, and computer skills. The position requires ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Formación

• The Nursing Assistant Program completed and Illinois certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Previous Medical/Surgical experience desirable.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to operate designated computer equipment.
• Pro-active in seeking additional tasks when assignments are complete.
• Accountable for own conduct and promotes good working relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs and report changes to nurses.
• Transport patients and assist nurses in treatment and care.
• Coordinate with health unit coordinators for patient flow and documentation.
• Read telemetry basics and identify basic life-threatening arrhythmias.

Conocimientos

Nursing Assistant Program

CPR certified

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Proactive

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Educación

Illinois certification (Nursing Assistant)

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Herramientas

Computer equipment

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn't just our job, it's our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a combo role between CNA and Unit Clerk, as needed work in either position.

Both positions responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission standards, CMS, OSHA, IDPH and state regulations. The Certified Nursing Assistant interacts directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring their vital sign, assisting with daily living needs, and assisting the nurses in the treatment and care of the patients in accordance with the established methods, protocols, policies and procedures of the hospital. The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) supports patient care delivery by providing clerical duties of various patient care units. His/her primary responsibility is to coordinate patient care across many functional departments. The Health Unit Coordinator is proficient at reading basic single lead telemetry monitoring and can identify basic life-threatening arrhythmias.

CNA POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• - Education/Licensure or credentials


• Required: Must have completed a Nursing Assistant Program and be certified in the state of Illinois.


• Preferred: Preferred Level: High School Diploma or GED. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered


• - Skill/Experience/Competency


• CPR certified


• Previous Medical/Surgical experience desirable.


• Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Inpatient Services by written exam and/or demonstration.


• Must have good communication skills.


• Ability to work under pressure


• The ability to operate designated computer equipment.


• Is pro-active in seeking out additional tasks when assignments are complete.


• Accountable for own conduct and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.


• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.

CNA WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work Environment

Enjoy working with people and cooperatively with other hospital staff. CNAs provide essential direct patient care, working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment. They assist with activities of daily life like bathing and feeding, take vital signs, and report changes in a patient's condition. Exposure to patient care can lead to emotional exhaustion.

• Physical Demands

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Requires long periods of standing at times.


• Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.


• Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious disease.


• Frequent repositioning of patients.


• Ability to perform CPR - a strenuous activity.


• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients


• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

HUC POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• - Education/Licensure or credentials


• Required: Must be a high-school graduate or successfully completed the GED. BLS certified. Successfully completes the basic arrhythmia class.


• - Skill/Experience/Competency


• Previous experience in clerical or receptionist position helpful.


• Hospital experience or satisfactory completion of hospital training program preferred.


• Must have good communication skills.


• Accountable for own conduct and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.


• Is computer competent and able to troubleshoot system problems should they arise.


• Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.

HUC WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work Environment

Work in administrative settings, often at a desk within a patient care unit or ward, interacting with medical staff, patients, and visitors. This environment can be fast-paced and sometimes stressful, requiring strong organizational and time management skills. Enjoy working with people and cooperatively with other hospital staff.

• Physical Demands

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job


• Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.


• Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious disease.


• Frequent lifting and/or handling of light weight items up to 35 pounds.


• Frequent repositioning of patients.


• Ability to perform CPR - a strenuous activity.


• with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Requires long periods of standing at times.


• Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients


• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.