Nursing Support Assistant (CNA), In-House Registry, NICU - Day Shift

University of Chicago Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) to assist NICU Neonatal Intensive Care staff. The role involves providing basic patient care, collecting specimens, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining patient environment under RN supervision.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent, HCWR CNA registration or nursing student competency, CPR/BLS, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Illinois HCWR CNA registration or nursing student with competency.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Effective communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including vitals and simple tests.
• Assist with activities of daily living per protocol.
• Support personal hygiene, ambulation, and nourishment.
• Collect specimens and weigh patients.
• Assist in discharge and transfer preparation.
• Document activities accurately.
• Initiate CPR and respond to emergencies.
• Perform receptionist duties as needed.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Verbal & Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois HCWR CNA registration or nursing student with competency

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: Part-Time 0.3 FTE
Shift: Days
Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park
Unit/Department: NICU Neonatal Intsv Care
CBA Code: 743SM