Tele FT Nights

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

5d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists registered nurses with daily patient care, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and nutritional needs. The role measures and documents patient information in the electronic medical record, performs purposeful rounding, and communicates patient and family observations or needs to the RN. Under RN supervision, the CNA supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes; collects specimens and performs approved point-of-care testing; maintains nursing-area supplies and equipment; and helps protect skin integrity and provide appropriate patient supplies and appliances. The CNA follows infection-prevention procedures and provides age-appropriate care based on patients’ developmental needs. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may also include removing IVs, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. The position requires physical activity, operation of job-related equipment, and continuous exposure to potential hazards and blood and body fluids, with protective clothing used as needed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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, to be obtained within 45 days.
High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and performing 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 and promptly communicate and document patient or family observations, concerns, and needs.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, 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 point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved identification and labeling processes and maintaining competency.
Complete assigned errands, including delivery or pickup of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transportation duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling with appropriate technique and assistive devices.
Support patient 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, and provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
Perform additional tasks as required by site or unit, potentially including IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for isolation care.
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 equipment necessary to perform the job.