Clinical Associate (CA), Med/Surg Telemetry - Full-Time, Night Shift
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is hiring a Clinical Associate for the Med Surg/Telemetry unit at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE, onsite position on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts. The employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. With leadership from the Manager and Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Associate performs supportive work connected to patient care, including functional tasks and skills. The role provides high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment, and requires unit-specific competencies appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served. The Clinical Associate prepares patients, assists with meals, and provides direct patient care to meet patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs. The role also supports patients and families through patient advocacy, comfort measures, and responsive service.
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 and address patient needs as appropriate.
- Provide care according to unit-specific competencies and the unit’s Scope of Care.
- Understand growth and development and respond effectively to the unique needs of 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; changing clothing; and labeling and storing personal care items.
- Follow infection control policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
