Clinical Associate (CNA), Float Pool - Part-Time, Days

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Associate (CNA) in the Float Pool at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital prepares patients and assists with meals while providing direct patient care to meet patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. With leadership from the Manager and Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Associate performs assigned supportive work connected with patient care, including functional tasks and skills. The role uses interactive processes to exceed the expectations of patients, physicians, families, and significant others while providing high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment. The Clinical Associate demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to care for patients according to unit-specific competencies and the Center’s Scope of Care, appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Active Basic Life Support (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

Promote the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital.
Promote clinical excellence and service.
Act as a patient and family advocate.
Provide comfort measures and assistance to patients and families.
Perform hourly patient rounds and meet needs as appropriate.
Provide care according to unit-specific competencies and Scope of Care.
Understand growth and development and respond effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations.
Follow the plan of care under the leadership of the staff nurse by completing assigned direct patient care tasks.
Assist with admissions by preparing patient rooms, orienting patients to rooms, obtaining height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure (in both arms when applicable), changing clothing, and labeling and storing personal care items.
Observe and follow infection control policies and procedures.