Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Medical Cardiac ICU-7-p-Part Time

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Nursing Assistant for part-time, night shifts on 12-hour rotations. You will support nursing staff with basic patient care, monitor vitals, and assist with daily activities to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include documentation in the EMR, patient transport, specimen collection, and helping with admissions, transfers and discharges under RN supervision.

Qualifikationen

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR or hospital systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities for patient and family interactions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities in a clinical setting.

Aufgaben

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, mobility, and positioning.
• Record vitals and other patient data; document accurately in EMR.
• Perform rounding and communicate observations to RN; assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum) and perform point-of-care tests as needed.
• Run errands, restock nursing area, and maintain equipment and patient belongings.
• Support patient nutrition, skin care, and positioning; assist with transfers.
• Assist with post mortem care as directed and follow infection prevention procedures.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Communication

Organization

Education maintenance

Ausbildung

GED/HS diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Advocate Health Lutheran General Hospital

Park Ridge, IL

Level 1 Trauma Center

Medical/Cardiac ICU

Nursing Assistant

• Scheduled hours: 24 Hours a Week
• Nights
• 12 hour Shifts
• Part Time
• Rotating Weekends
• Rotating Holidays
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

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.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

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

Education Required

• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
• High School Graduate.

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).

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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.