CRU Nursing Assistant 0.6 PM

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

2d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The CRU Nursing Assistant will assist the Registered Nurse (RN) with the daily care of patients. This includes tasks such as bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, assisting with activity orders and ambulation, which may involve using therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion exercises, and special transferring techniques as indicated. The role also involves measuring and documenting vital signs, intake and output, daily weights, and other patient data, with accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The Nursing Assistant will perform purposeful rounding under the direction of the RN, promptly communicating patient and family needs and concerns, and participating in admission, transfer, and discharge processes. This includes room setup, patient orientation, managing belongings, and ensuring patient call lights are always within reach and answered promptly. Additionally, the role involves collecting specimens, performing point-of-care testing, completing errands, maintaining and ordering stock for the nursing area, and cleaning equipment and work areas. The position requires performing patient positioning and transporting duties that involve lifting and pushing/pulling, utilizing proper techniques and assistive devices. It also includes tasks related to patient nutrition, such as diet review, tray setup/removal, and assisting with diet selection, as well as tasks to maintain skin integrity, including repositioning and providing special supplies like TED hose and sequential compression devices. Depending on site/unit requirements and under RN direction, responsibilities may extend to removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans. The role necessitates practicing within infection prevention policies, including hand hygiene, knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for patients in isolation. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles and assessing/interpreting data related to age-specific needs.

Requirements

High School Graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)
No experience required
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.

Nice To Haves

Team members will 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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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