Compassionate CNA for Surgical Unit (Day Shift)

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to provide essential patient care under RN supervision in the 3CS Surgical unit at Hyde Park. You will assist with daily activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and discharge preparation while maintaining a safe and clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, infection control, and occasionally receptionist duties.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Reads and writes and can perform basic math.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including vital signs and simple tests.
• Assist with activities of daily living and infection control.
• Support personal hygiene, ambulation, and nutrition.
• Complete procedures like collecting specimens and weight checks.
• Assist with discharge and transfer preparation.
• Maintain patient environment and supplies.
• Document activities accurately in logs.
• Initiate CPR and contact supervising physician as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties as required.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Team collaboration

Ability to perform tasks with minimal?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student listed on HCWR

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to provide essential patient care under RN supervision in the 3CS Surgical unit at Hyde Park. You will assist with daily activities, vital signs, specimen collection, and discharge preparation while maintaining a safe and clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, infection control, and occasionally receptionist duties.