CNA/HUC - Pre-Admission Testing PT20

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

7d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The CNA/HUC provides nursing support at the bedside and in clinic or office settings. The role combines patient-care duties with health unit coordination, requiring strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to use Epic and other electronic applications. This part-time, 20-hour-per-week position is scheduled Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts, with a 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. start/end schedule. Across a two-week pay period, the schedule consists of two shifts one week and three shifts the other week. The position supports registered nurses with patients’ daily care, admission, transfer and discharge processes, specimen collection, testing, coordination of diagnostic services, and communication and documentation. The incumbent also performs unit-office and medical-record functions and contributes to a safe, organized, patient-focused care environment. Hospital CNA experience is preferred; no prior experience is required. The role requires the ability to perform physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and patient transfers. It involves continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities or workloads.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and patient transfers.
Functional vision and hearing.
Hospital CNA experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Hospital CNA experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion and transfers.
Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights and other requested patient data in the EMR.
Support admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal and management of patient belongings.
Keep patient call lights within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, communicate patient and family observations, concerns and needs to the RN, and document appropriately.
Position and transport patients using proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patients’ nutritional needs, including diet review, meal tray setup and removal, positioning and diet selection, under RN direction.
Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain patient supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
Collect urine, stool and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes; maintain required competency.
As required by site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care and perform bladder scans under RN direction.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, disposal of contaminated materials and appropriate attire for isolation care.
Coordinate patient tests and treatments between departments; maintain knowledge of diagnostic and treatment department services to facilitate scheduling.
Use the EHR and other computer systems to order patient and unit supplies and equipment, and process daily patient charges or related procedures.
Facilitate patient-care communications using multiple-line telephones, paging and the hospital information system; screen calls and monitor and troubleshoot office equipment, arranging repairs for major malfunctions.
Compile chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations; obtain medical-record copies for transfers; and verify complete and accurate patient demographic, identification, registration and level-of-care information.
Build positive customer relations and contribute to a harmonious work environment through courteous responses, proper phone etiquette and communication across the health care team.
Provide age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development and interpreting patient data in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, depending on the teammate's role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.