Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Nursing Support Assistant, providing vital support in patient care within the General Surgery Staff Unit. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. Ideal candidates will have a passion for healthcare and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry as an Illinois CNA or nursing student.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• Ability to perform duties requiring continuous physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs and personal hygiene.
• Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients.
• Documents activities accurately.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical Calculations

Physical Effort

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant to serve on our General Surgery Staff Unit.

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.

The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On 3 Central South, General Surgery & Trauma / Observation unit, we provide care for:

• Multispecialty surgery patients (plastics, ENT, colorectal, general surgery)
• Trauma patients
• Patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• 24-48hr Observation patients
• 22 Bed unit

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 (.90 FTE)
• Shift: Days, 7am-7pm
• Unit/Department: 3CS Surgical-CCD
• CBA Code: 743 Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.