CNA Nursing Assistant I - Surgical ICU
About The Position
The CNA Nursing Assistant I provides basic, quality, patient-focused care in a clinical setting under the daily direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), in accordance with standards of practice and applicable state regulations. The role performs delegated patient-care tasks and supports the care environment, ensuring patients and families are treated holistically, with dignity and respect. This position is in the Surgical ICU at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. The schedule is full-time at 36 hours per week or part-time at 24 hours per week, working 12-hour night shifts every Friday and Saturday from 1900 to 0700. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20.
Requirements
- High school graduate or holder of a GED or High School Equivalency Diploma.
- CNA/Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry where the team member practices.
- Obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days.
- No experience required.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, patient-handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available; unique patient lifting or movement situations are assessed case by case.
- Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Functional vision and hearing.
- Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic, quality, patient-focused care under the daily direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform delegated tasks in the patient-care setting in accordance with standards of practice and applicable state regulations.
- Support the patient-care environment and help ensure patients and families are treated holistically, with dignity and respect.
- Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
