Nursing Assistant, Adult Obs-29911

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Nursing Assistant to support RN-led patient care on the 9 Kellogg - Adult Gen Med Unit. This role involves clinical and environmental duties, aligned with Rush's mission and ICARE values.

You will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse and participate in care plans. The position requires enrollment in nursing school, completion of fundamental nursing coursework, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Baccalaureate or Masters entry level nursing program and maintain good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required at hire.
• Completed a fundamental nursing course including basic nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN in delivering patient care and maintains a safe patient environment.
• Prioritizes duties based on patient and unit needs under RN supervision.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and documents care in patient records.
• Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections as directed.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and assists with procedures as needed.
• Transports patients and lab specimens as required.
• Uses EPIC and unit monitors accurately and safely.
• Maintains organized and clean patient rooms and restocks supplies.
• Communicates information to team members and adjusts to shift changes.
• Maintains professional conduct and customer service with patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program enrollment

Fundamental nursing course completed

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 9 Kellogg - Adult Gen Med Unit

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $17.05 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The training and skill of the Nursing Assistant is commensurate with their advancement through an accredited school of nursing. The Nursing Assistant is registered in an accredited school of nursing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate or Masters entry level school of nursing with passing grades in all courses upon hire and on an annual basis or awaiting eligibility (within 3 months of graduation).
• Completed a fundamental nursing course to include basic nursing skills, such as vital signs and ADLs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Physical Demands

• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities

ASSISTS THE RN IN THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE

• Reports to charge Registered Nurse to designate for assignment of duties.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
• Assists patients in activities of daily living.
• Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
• Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
• Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
• Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
• Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
• Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.

Transports Patients And (other) Items As Needed

• Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
• Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
• Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.

COMPETENTLY UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.

MAINTAINS A SAFE, ORDERLY, WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT

• Keeps patient rooms safe, orderly, and according to unit routine.
• Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
• Replenishes patient room supplies.
• Maintains emergency supplies.

DEMONSTRATES A PROFESSIONAL WORK STYLE IN INTERACTIONS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

• Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
• Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.