Clinical Associate (CNA), Float Pool - Part-Time, Nights
About The Position
UChicago Medicine’s Ingalls Memorial Hospital is hiring a Clinical Associate (CNA) for its Float Pool. The role provides supportive work in connection with patient care, including functional tasks and skills, under the leadership of the Manager and Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Associate prepares patients, assists with meals, and provides direct patient care to address patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs. The position requires applying unit-specific competencies and responding to the needs of the age groups served, as outlined in the Center’s Scope of Care. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area, with part-time 0.6 FTE employment and 12-hour night shifts.
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 address needs as appropriate.
- Provide care according to unit-specific competencies and the applicable Scope of Care.
- Understand growth and development and respond effectively to the needs of specific patient populations.
- Follow the plan of care under the leadership of the staff nurse by completing assigned tasks related to direct patient care.
- 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.
- Follow infection control policies and procedures.
- Prepare patients and assist with meals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
