Nursing Support Assistant, 3W - Transplant - Hyde Park, Full Time, Day Shift

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UChicago Medicine Hyde Park seeks a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic care tasks, monitor patients, and document activities to ensure accuracy and safety in a busy hospital unit.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and coordinating with the healthcare team to prepare patients for procedures and transfers. CPR/BLS certification is required, and high school diploma is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Ability to read and write, communicate effectively, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work with management and staff in a clinical setting.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs and basic tests.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living using proper infection control techniques.
• Assists patients with hygiene, ambulation and nourishment.
• Performs procedures such as collecting specimens and weighing patients.
• Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients.
• Maintains patient environment and rooms for admission/transfer.
• Documents activities accurately in records/logs.
• Initiates CPR and calls for assistance as needed.
• Performs receptionist duties for the assigned area.

Connaissances

CPR/BLS Certification

Communication skills

Reading & Writing

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Description

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: Days
• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: 3W Transplant
• CBA Code: 743SM

About Us

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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