Clinical Associate (CNA) - Future Openings at Ingalls

University of Chicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital , as a Clinical Associate (CNA) at our main campus in Harvey, IL. UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital has pioneered sophisticated clinical care for nearly a century while developing the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers. Our skilled medical team is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community. We're also committed to preventing, diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating your illness and injury. We hire Clinical Associates for a variety of specialities to include: Medical/Surgical Critical Care & ICU Emergency Department Cardiac Telemetry Interventional Radiology Oncology Surgery/OR PACU OB/GYN Labor & Delivery Nursery Comprehensive Rehab Ostomy Care Behavioral Health Supplemental Staffing/Float Pool Ambulatory/Offsite Clinics If you are interested in being considered for future CNA opportunities, apply today! A breakdown of our general job responsibilities and qualifications can be found below - With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Associate performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. Utilizes interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families, or significant others, provides high quality, cost effective care and treatment. Demonstrates 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.

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 patient 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