Night Shift CNA: Hands-On Patient Care in Acute Care

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit to support basic nursing care under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates hold IL CNA certification, High School diploma, and BLS within 30 days; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred, with six months acute care experience preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Illinois approved Certification required

Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire

Current EKG certification upon hire

Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current

Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology

Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred

Job description

Prime Healthcare in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Assistant for the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit to support basic nursing care under RN supervision.

Ideal candidates hold IL CNA certification, High School diploma, and BLS within 30 days; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred, with six months acute care experience preferred. Competitive benefits offered.