Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg Onc PT.6 Nights

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

3d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care in a medical-surgical oncology unit. The role includes assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, nutrition, and skin care; measuring and documenting patient data in the electronic medical record; conducting purposeful rounds; and promptly communicating patient and family needs or observations to the RN. The CNA also supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated, completes unit errands, maintains supplies and equipment, and follows infection-prevention practices. Under RN direction and according to unit requirements, duties may also include IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week on nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with three 12-hour shifts per week and alternating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a nurse aide in good standing on the applicable state registry, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 45 days of hire. No prior experience is required. The role involves frequent patient handling and lifting, exposure to workplace hazards and bodily fluids, and use of equipment necessary to perform the job.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by 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 sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment necessary for the job.
• Ability to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and wear protective clothing as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers using assistive devices as needed.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
• Perform purposeful rounds under RN direction and promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN; document appropriately.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
• Keep the patient call light within reach and answer call lights promptly.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved procedures for specimen identification and labeling; maintain required competency.
• Complete errands such as picking up and delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transportation duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper technique and assistive devices.
• Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
• Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• As directed by the RN and required by site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate 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.
• Competitive compensation, potential shift and on-call premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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