CNA Nursing Assistant - MS2

American Addiction Centers

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This CNA Nursing Assistant position assists Registered Nurses (RNs) with the daily care of patients, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, and ambulation, which may involve therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion, and special transferring. Responsibilities also include measuring and documenting vital signs (blood pressures, TPRs), intake and output (I&O), daily weights, and other patient data accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The role involves purposeful rounding, communicating patient/family observations and needs to the RN, and participating in admission, transfer, and discharge processes. The assistant ensures patient call lights are accessible and answered promptly, collects specimens (urine, stool, sputum), performs point-of-care testing, and maintains competency. Additional duties include running errands, maintaining stock for nursing areas, cleaning equipment, and performing patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling. Tasks related to patient nutritional needs and maintaining skin integrity are also part of the role. Under RN direction, and as per site/unit requirements, the assistant may remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans. Adherence to infection prevention policies, including hand hygiene and sterile procedures, is mandatory. The role requires demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served, understanding growth and development principles, and assessing/interpreting patient status to meet age-specific needs. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed by Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It operates under Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, conducts numerous clinical trials, and is recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and musculoskeletal programs. The system employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Advocate Health is committed to equitable care, providing over $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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 in which the team member practices
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate
Basic computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)

Responsibilities

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN.
Documents appropriately.
Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings.
Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification.
Maintains competency as required.
Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
Maintains and orders stock for nursing area.
Cleans equipment and work areas.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care.
Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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 and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program