Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical - Days

Mercyhealth•Crystal Lake, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant cares for patients in a hospital setting under the direction of nursing staff. The position works three 12-hour shifts with rotations on the day shift and may float to various units based on identified patient-care needs. The CNA provides and documents care according to their educational scope, standards of care, shift routines, and organizational policies and procedures. Duties include responding to call lights, maintaining clean work and patient environments, managing supplies, and participating in performance-improvement activities. The role may also include training or precepting new partners in collaboration with a unit educator. The position performs or assists with specified patient-care procedures, including blood glucose monitoring, bladder scanning, telemetry or cardiac-monitor attachment, care and output measurement for collection devices, and vital-sign measurement and reporting. Under the supervising RN’s direction, the CNA may discontinue certain invasive devices.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program.
Current CNA certificate in the applicable state.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.
Problem-solving skills, including gathering information, reporting as appropriate, and remaining calm when addressing emotional topics.
Technical skills and willingness to pursue training and development, build knowledge, and share expertise.
Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, listening, managing conflict constructively, and remaining open to others’ ideas.
Motivation, persistence, and ability to work productively and independently during work hours.
Professionalism, including tact, respect, accountability, and following through on commitments.
Ability to observe safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability to changing conditions, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Consistent attendance and punctuality; readiness to accept assignments.
Dependability, including following instructions, responding to leadership direction, and completing tasks on time or communicating an alternate plan.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as assigned and within the scope of CNA education, following standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answer call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain clean work and patient environments.
Maintain supplies by scanning, stocking, ordering, and disposing of expired or damaged items.
Float to various units according to identified patient-care needs.
Participate in department or unit performance-improvement activities.
Train or precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator.
Perform blood glucose monitoring with lab personnel and complete bladder-scanning procedures after competency training.
Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors.
Manage and report care and output for colostomy, ileostomy, or other fecal management systems; indwelling catheters; nasogastric tubes to suction; and surgical drains under the supervising RN’s direction.
Complete vital signs, including manual blood-pressure measurement, and report abnormal values to the supervising RN.
Discontinue indwelling (Foley) catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate under the supervising RN’s direction.
Follow safety and security procedures and use appropriate equipment, such as lifts and gait belts, to support partner and patient safety.