Clinical Associate (CA), MedSurg/Oncology - Full-Time, Day Shift
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is hiring a Clinical Associate (CNA) for the MedSurg/Oncology unit at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. This is a 100% onsite role for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the leadership of the Manager and Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Associate performs supportive work connected with patient care, including functional tasks and skills. The role uses interactive processes to meet or 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, with attention to the ages and needs of the patients served. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, with day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts. The unit is Med Surg/Onc West 4. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and complying with flu vaccination requirements before hire. Medical and religious exemptions to vaccination will be considered as permitted by law. Compensation for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement is negotiated by the medical center and the relevant union.
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 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 tasks related to direct patient care.
- Assist with admissions by setting up 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
