Clinical Associate (CNA), Med/Surgical Oncology - Full-Time, Night

UChicago Medicine • Harvey, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Associate (CNA) in the Medical Surgical Department. Here, you will prepare patients and assist with meals while providing direct patient care necessary to meet the personal, physical, and comfort needs of the patient. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity and requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, you will perform assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. Utilizing interactive processes, you will provide high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment, exceeding the expectations of patients, physicians, families, or significant others. You will demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center's Scope of Care. UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is an individual. The organization seeks employees with passion, talent, and commitment to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move collective knowledge forward.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed Medical Terminology Course
• Past or current experience in an acute care hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Promotes the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital
• Promotes clinical excellence and service
• Acts as a patient/family advocate
• Provide comfort measures and assistance to patients and family
• Performs hourly rounds on patients and meets needs as appropriate
• Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific Scope of Care
• Understands Growth and Development and responds effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations
• With the leadership of the staff nurse, follows plan of care by completing assigned tasks related to direct patient care
• Assists with admissions by setting up patient rooms, orienting patients to rooms, obtaining height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure (in both arms when applicable), changing clothing, labeling, and storing personal care items
• Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures in accordance with infection control policy

Benefits

• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees