Resource Nursing Assistant CNA - Float

Carolinas Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float shift differential

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Resource Team CNA to float between Illinois facilities. Requires 1 year of inpatient CNA experience in an acute care hospital, BLS, and state CNA certification. The role covers days and nights on a 36-hour week with a shift differential of $6.

The position involves cross-facility coverage in Zone 4 and Zone 5 locations, with reliable transportation and flexible scheduling. High emphasis on patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Certified Nurse Aide in good standing per state registry.
• Maintain hospital-based certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care (bathing, feeding, mobility).
• Take and record vital signs and intake/output in EMR.
• Report observations and needs to RN promptly.
• Assist in admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Collect specimens and assist with point-of-care testing as directed.
• Restock supplies and maintain nursing station and equipment.
• Support patient positioning and transport as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GED/HS Diploma

Nurse Aide certification

Job description

Department:

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Experience Required

1 year of recent inpatient CNA experience in an acute care hospital required

DAYS AVAILABLE: 7am-7pm

NIGHTS AVAILABLE: 7pm-7am

The Resource Certified Nursing Assistant position for Illinois' Resource Team requires floating to the facilities in one of the following zones:

Zone 4:

Condell, Good Shepherd, Sherman, Lutheran/ACH Park Ridge & Masonic

Zone 5:

Good Samaritan, Christ/ACH Oak Lawn, Trinity, South Suburban & Masoni c

Must be willing to float between units and work at all Resource Team locations as needed. Reliable transportation required. $6 float shift differential.

Why Join the Resource Team?

• Gain experience across multiple hospitals
• Diverse patient populations and clinical experiences
• Flexible self-scheduling
• Grow your skills and advance your healthcare career

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

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.

Experience Required:

None.

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