Certified Nursing Assistant/HUC for PACU part time

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant/HUC for PACU position at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a part-time role, requiring 24 hours per week, typically 3 days a week with 8-hour shifts starting at 10 am, with flexibility based on unit needs. The role includes shared weekend call responsibilities. This position assists Registered Nurses with the daily care of patients, including personal hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, and proper positioning. It involves measuring and documenting vital signs, intake/output, and other patient data accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The role also supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensures patient safety by managing call lights and performing purposeful rounding, and assists with nutritional needs and maintaining skin integrity. Additionally, the Certified Nursing Assistant/HUC collects specimens, performs point-of-care testing, and may perform tasks like IV removal and post-mortem care under RN direction, adhering to infection prevention policies. The HUC component involves coordinating tests and treatments between departments, maintaining knowledge of EHR and other computer systems for ordering supplies, processing patient charges, facilitating communications, screening calls, monitoring office equipment, and compiling patient chart forms. The incumbent is expected to establish and maintain positive customer relations and contribute to a harmonious work environment, demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of the patients served. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients, employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and is committed to providing equitable care for all, contributing over $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate
Basic computer skills
Excellent oral and written communications
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads
High level of attention to detail essential

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).
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.
Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
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 the 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.
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.
Under direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care and perform 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.
Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units.
Maintains a working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and treatments.
Maintains working knowledge of EHR system and other computer systems for ordering patient and unit supplies and equipment.
Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedures through the system.
Facilitates communications required to support patient care, including the multiple-line telephone, unit/site paging and the hospital information system.
Screens incoming telephone calls.
Monitors department office equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions.
Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations.
Obtains appropriate copies of medical records for transfers to nursing homes and other health care facilities.
Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care.
Establishes and maintains positive customer relations and contributes to a harmonious work environment.
Quickly and courteously acknowledges requests, responds to call lights, demonstrates proper phone etiquette and fosters communication between the health care team.
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.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program