CNA, Surgical/Peds (PRN)

CGH Medical Center

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA provides basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This position supports patients’ hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living, responds to requests, and helps maintain a safe, attractive care environment. The CNA may perform additional specialized tasks with appropriate training and written approval, and may be reassigned as needed to provide patient care. The position is PRN, with a shift of 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and every third weekend. Scheduled weekly hours are 0.4. The listed compensation range is $18.25–$27.37.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CNA certification; must be active as a CNA on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry.
BLS certification required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient hygiene, including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assist with showers.
Perform and support activities of daily living under the direction of a supervising RN or LPN.
Provide for patients’ comfort needs.
Promptly answer patient call lights and requests.
Maintain good working relations with nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
Maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients and coworkers; transport patients and equipment as appropriate.
Instill confidence in patients through a neat and attractive appearance and competent, caring work.
Perform additional specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area with specialized training and written approval.
Accept reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.
Use proper sterile or aseptic technique when assisting in applicable departments.
Support an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person.