Compassionate CNA: Night Shift in Transplant Care

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision in the 3W Transplant unit at Hyde Park. The role emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care, observation, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, ADL assistance, hygiene, specimen collection, discharge preparation, and maintaining a clean environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form.
• Ability to work in partnership with management and staff.
• Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required.
• Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids.
• Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
• Assist with discharge and transfer preparation of patients.
• Assist in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer.
• Assist with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
• Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs.
• Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart.
• Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing Skills

Physical stamina

HCWR registry eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision in the 3W Transplant unit at Hyde Park. The role emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care, observation, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, ADL assistance, hygiene, specimen collection, discharge preparation, and maintaining a clean environment.