Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Clinical Resource Unit Night Shift Full Time

Carolinas Medical Center; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Float Pool aide to support RNs in daily patient care on a 12-hour night shift. Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, vital signs, documentation in EMR, and assisting with admissions while rotating weekends and holidays.

The role requires a high school credential and ability to maintain hospital-based certifications; BLS may be required within 45 days. Excellent communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Basic computer skills and strong communication are essential.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding and ambulation.
• Record vital signs and patient data in EMR accurately.
• Perform rounds and communicate observations to RN promptly.
• Support admission, transfer and discharge tasks under RN supervision.
• Collect specimens and assist with routine nursing duties as directed.
• Maintain patient cleanliness, safety, and comfort per policy.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to set priorities

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Department

34102 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Three 12-hour night shifts from 1830-0700. Rotates every third weekend. Rotates holidays.

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

Hours

Full Time; Night Shift 6:30 pm to 7:00 am; including rotating every 3rd weekend (Friday and Saturday night) and rotating weekends.

Education/Experience Required

High School Graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

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

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices., and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.

Major Responsibilities

• 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 (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), 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 nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• 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 within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift. Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. Must have functional vision and hearing. Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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