Float Nursing Support Assistant — Night Shift, Onsite

University of Chicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (NSA) for the Supplemental Staff department. This 100% onsite role involves providing supportive care in inpatient units, including both adult and pediatric areas, with night shifts (12-hour).

The NSA will float under RN supervision, assist with hygiene, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, Illinois HCWR CNA registration (or nursing student with exam passed),

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be listed on the Illinois HCWR as an CNA or as a nursing student who passed the written competency exam and is listed on HCWR.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including vital signs and simple tests.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Collect patient specimens and assist with discharge and transfer preparation.
• Maintain patient environment and supplies, document activities.
• Perform receptionist duties for the assigned area as requested.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois HCWR CNA registration or nursing student

Tools

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (NSA) for the Supplemental Staff department. This 100% onsite role involves providing supportive care in inpatient units, including both adult and pediatric areas, with night shifts (12-hour).

The NSA will float under RN supervision, assist with hygiene, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, Illinois HCWR CNA registration (or nursing student with exam passed),