Night Shift CNA – Telemetry Care (36h/Wk)

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support the Telemetry Unit. Under the direction of a professional nurse, you will assist patients with daily living activities, mobility, and care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a CNA certification, CPR, and the ability to work weekends and night shifts. You will participate in accurate documentation, patient safety, and collaborative care with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with specialized training (6 months–2 years)
• Entry level experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Current CPR
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing

Responsibilities

• Properly applies safety devices.
• Assures that patients are set up and ready for meals and assists with feeding as appropriate.
• Performs accuchecks 30 minutes before meals or as directed by the RN and reports and documents blood sugar levels to the RN.
• Inform RN immediately of any change in patient’s condition.
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care.
• Communicates effectively with patients at level appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships.
• Computer documentation is accurate, timely and at point-of-care when possible.
• Notify charge nurse whenever leaving the unit.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living promoting maximal independence.
• Accurately calculates and documents calorie count, intake and output and patients weights.
• Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities observing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices.
• Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs and collection of laboratory specimens.
• Enhance patient satisfaction by hourly rounding and prevention of call light needs.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to insure high levels of patient care.
• Follow CDC guidelines for hand washing and be aware of the follow isolation precautions.
• Need to be on the floor at all times during shift report unless directed by the Charge RN.
• Work as a team with your nurse to ensure that the patient feels safe and well cared for while with us in the hospital.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

CPR certified

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support the Telemetry Unit. Under the direction of a professional nurse, you will assist patients with daily living activities, mobility, and care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a CNA certification, CPR, and the ability to work weekends and night shifts. You will participate in accurate documentation, patient safety, and collaborative care with the healthcare team.