Nursing Support Assistant, 3SW Hospital Medicine, Full Time, Night Shift,

University of Chicago Medicine; Illinois; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to assist in patient care under RN supervision in the 3SW Hospital Medicine unit at Hyde Park. The role emphasizes basic patient care, hygiene, mobility, and vital signs, with attention to infection control and documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, HCWR CNA eligibility or nursing student status with competency, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to perform physically demanding

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form.
• Ability to work in partnership with management and staff.
• Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required.
• Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs and basic tests.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living using aseptic techniques.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation, and nourishment/fluids.
• Collects patient specimens and weighs patients.
• Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients.
• Maintains the patient environment and room readiness.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and the environment.
• Communicates and documents activities in records or logs.
• Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart.
• Performs receptionist duties for the assigned area.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

HCWR CNA or nursing student with competency exam

CPR/BLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. Utilizes interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families, or significant others, provides high quality, cost effective care and treatment. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served. Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids
• Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
• Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients
• Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer
• Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
• Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs
• Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart
• Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form
• Ability to work in partnership with management and staff
• Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required
• Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time 0.9 FTE
• Shift: Nights
• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: 3SW Hospital Medicine
• CBA Code: 743SM