CNA Nursing Assistant I- Medical Cardiac ICU

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

299d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The CNA Nursing Assistant I position in the Medical Cardiac ICU at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital involves assisting registered nurses with the daily care of patients. Responsibilities include bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, and ambulation, as well as measuring and documenting vital signs and patient data. The role requires participation in the admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and involves collecting specimens and performing point-of-care testing. The position also entails maintaining a clean and organized nursing area, ensuring patient comfort, and adhering to infection prevention policies. The CNA must demonstrate knowledge of patient care appropriate to various age groups and maintain required certifications.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry.
• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs, I & O, daily weights, and other patient data.
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and communicates observations to RN.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing.
• Completes various errands including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties utilizing proper technique.
• Maintains skin integrity through proper repositioning and skin care.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED