Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Telemetry .6 Days

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

4d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides daily patient care in the Medical Telemetry department under the direction and supervision of registered nurses. The role supports patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, monitoring, admission and discharge activities, specimen collection, and maintaining skin integrity. The CNA communicates observations and patient needs to the RN, documents care and measurements in the electronic medical record, and follows infection-prevention policies and unit procedures. The position also includes unit errands, stocking and cleaning, and other related duties as needed. Care must be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the patients served. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts. The schedule includes every other weekend and rotating holidays according to site scheduling. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20. The role requires a high school diploma, HSED, or GED; nurse aide standing in good standing on the applicable State Registry; and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within 45 days of hire. No prior experience is required. The work involves physical activity and exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing is required as appropriate.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Nurse Aide in good standing 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 provide age-appropriate care and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.

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 and promptly communicate patient and 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 call light within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved labeling and identification procedures; 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 duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper techniques and assistive devices.
Support patient nutrition under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances, such as TED hose and sequential compression devices, are available and maintained.
As directed by the RN and required by the 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, appropriate disposal of contaminated materials, and proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications.