Clinical Associate (CA), MedSurg/Oncology - Full-Time, Day Shift

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is seeking a Clinical Associate (CNA) for its MedSurg/Oncology unit. This 100% onsite position is based in the greater Chicagoland area and provides supportive work in connection with patient care under the leadership of the Manager and Clinical Supervisor. The role includes preparing patients, assisting with meals, and providing direct care to meet patients’ personal, physical, and comfort needs. The Clinical Associate uses interactive processes to meet the expectations of patients, physicians, families, and significant others, and supports high-quality, cost-effective care. The position requires skills and knowledge to care for patients according to unit-specific competencies and the Center’s Scope of Care, appropriate to the ages and needs of the patient population.

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, 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 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 direct-care tasks.
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.
Prepare patients and assist with meals.