CNA / Behavioral Health Safety Attendant, Full - Time, Nights

University of Chicago•Phoenix, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a CNA/ Behavioral Health Safety Attendant in the Behavioral Health department. Here, you will prepare patients and assist with meals while providing direct patient care necessary to meet the personal, physical, and comfort needs of the patient. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, 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
CPI certification required within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

De-escalation training or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains direct visual access to patient at all times to provide ongoing and continuous observation and monitoring for patients assigned
Communicate any changes in patient's behavior or condition to nurse immediately
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
Notify nursing office immediately when observation case has been discontinued
Remain alert and aware of patient behavior at all times
Ability to effectively cope in stressful situations
Promotes the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acts as a patient/family advocate with a focus on Behavioral Health
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
Works directly with patients to provide a safe, therapeutic environment