CNA Nursing Assistant I - Surgical ICU

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic, patient-centered care under the daily direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the care environment and ensures patients and families are treated with dignity and respect within state practice guidelines.

Typical duties align with the standards of practice for CNAs, including assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patients, and reporting changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
• CNA - Nurse Aide certification in good standing.
• BLS CPR certification required within 45 days.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic computer skills expected.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and priority setting.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; use patient handling equipment with assistance when needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina / lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

CNA - Nurse Aide certification

CPR - BLS certification

Job description

Scheduled hours:

Full-time 36 hrs or Part-time 24 hrs every Friday and Saturday.

Summary

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

Required Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• CNA - Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 45 days.
• No experience required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.

Must have functional vision and hearing.

Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.