Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Full-Time with Benefits

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL to support the nursing team with daily patient care, safety, and comfort.

You will document vital signs and care in the EMR, assist with activities of daily living, participate in admission and discharge processes, and communicate observations to the RN.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Responsabilités

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs, I & O, daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.
• Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care.
• Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
• Practices infection prevention and safety procedures, including hand hygiene and use of PPE.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific patient care and development.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Formation

GED or HSED

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL to support the nursing team with daily patient care, safety, and comfort.

You will document vital signs and care in the EMR, assist with activities of daily living, participate in admission and discharge processes, and communicate observations to the RN.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.