Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool PT Nights

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

5d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant works in the Nursing Float Pool and assists registered nurses with daily patient care. The role includes personal care, mobility and positioning support, collecting and documenting patient data, purposeful rounding, and communicating patient or family needs to the RN. The CNA also supports admission, transfer, and discharge activities; specimen collection and point-of-care testing; nutrition and skin-integrity needs; and upkeep of supplies, equipment, and work areas. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may include removing IVs, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. The CNA practices infection prevention and provides age-appropriate care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week, consisting of two 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. every other weekend. Self-scheduling is available. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20. The role is physically active and involves patient handling, use of equipment, and continuous exposure to blood and body fluids and other workplace hazards; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

• High school graduation, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• No experience required.
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry for the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, as applicable.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and blood and body fluids, using 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.
• 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 rounding as directed by the RN, communicate observations and patient or family needs promptly, and document appropriately.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including preparing rooms, orienting patients to rooms, removing linen, and managing 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, including pickup and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transport duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper technique and assistive devices.
• Support patients’ nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
• Support 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 procedures, proper 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 department policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use protective clothing as necessary.

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, premium pay for qualifying shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs. Eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

What This Job Offers

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