Clinical Associate (CNA), Float Pool - Part-Time, Nights
About The Position
Be a part of UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Associate (CNA) in the Float Pool. The role prepares patients and assists with meals while providing direct patient care needed to meet patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs. This is a 100% onsite position, and the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. With the leadership of 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 rounds on patients and meet their needs as appropriate.
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to provide care according to unit-specific Scope of Care.
- Understand growth and development and respond effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations.
- Under the leadership of the staff nurse, follow the plan of care 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.
- Observe and follow infection control policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
