Certified Nursing Assistant - Observation Unit - South Shore

Advocate Health

3d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care in the Observation Unit. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and nutrition; measuring and documenting patient data in the Electronic Medical Record; purposeful rounding; and promptly communicating patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN. The role also supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, collects specimens, performs point-of-care testing as indicated, completes unit errands, maintains supplies, and cleans equipment and work areas.

The CNA helps maintain skin integrity and provides or maintains special supplies and appliances. Under RN direction and as required by the unit, the role may also include IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. The position requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan and adherence to infection-prevention procedures. Work is scheduled 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekend and holiday commitment, for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry where the team member practices.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
• Functional vision and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, communicate observations and patient or family needs promptly, and document appropriately.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep call lights within reach and respond promptly.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes; maintain required competency.
• Complete errands, including delivery or pickup of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transportation, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper techniques and assistive devices.
• Support patients' nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
• Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• As required by the site or unit and under RN direction, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate the equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential shift and on-call premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED