CNA (PRN)

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Assistant to provide clerical support and basic patient care under RN/LPN supervision. You will help assemble patient charts, answer call lights, and ensure a clean, safe nursing station to support the healthcare team.

The role requires a high school diploma, current CNA certification, active IL CNA registry, and BLS within 30 days. Prior acute care experience and proficiency with Windows/Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CNA certification required.
• Must be active as a CNA on the IL Health Care Worker Registry.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Strong operational knowledge in Microsoft Windows/Office products preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with health care team, patients and visitors by oral and written means.
• Assembles and processes patients' charts as indicated.
• Keeps patient records accurately identified.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment at the nursing station to support the team.
• Provides for patient comfort and assists with ADLs under supervision.
• Promptly answers patient call lights and requests.
• Maintains professional relationships through effective communication.
• Transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model and resource for professional practice.

Skills

Acute care experience

Microsoft Windows/Office

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Current CNA certification

Active CNA on IL Health Care Worker Registry

BLS within 30 days of hire

Job description

Shift 7a to 730p w/every 3rd weekend

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0.04

POSITION PURPOSE

Primarily responsible for performing general clerical duties assigned by the Department Manager of Charge Nurse for the individual nursing units as well as basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of either the Department Manager or Charge Nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicates with members of the health care team, patients, and visitors using oral and written means and equipment such as the telephone and intercom.

Assembles and processes patients' charts as indicated.

Keeps patient records accurately identified.

Checks charts and removes nonpermanent reports when permanent reports are obtained.

Maintains a clean, neat, safe, orderly and businesslike environment at the nursing station in order to assist members of the health care team in the performance of their jobs despite high-stress factors.

Demonstrates proficient and effective clerical support for the patient care unit.

Utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach, effectively uses verbal, non verbal and written communication skills to maintain cooperative and professional relationships.

Demonstrates accountability for controlling and ordering unit supplies.

Ensures patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves and assists with showers.

Performs and supports activities of daily living (ADL's) under direction of supervising RN/LPN.

Provides for comfort needs of patients.

Promptly answers patients' call lights and requests.

Maintains good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.

Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.

Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.

With specialized training, and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area.

Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.

Understands and demonstrates proper sterile/aseptic technique when assisting in applicable departments.

Supports an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.

Current CNA certification required.

Must be active as a CNA on the IL Health Care Worker Registry.

BLS Required within 30 days of hire.

Strong operational knowledge in Microsoft Windows/Office products preferred.

Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Compensation Range

$18.25 - $27.38

Available Benefits for PRN Positions

• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount

About CGH Medical Center

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center. Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people.

Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare.

Through the years, there's been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference.

As part of CGH, you'll join a team that's focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve.

From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion.