HUC-CNA, Emergency Department

CGH Medical Center

2d•$18 - $27

About The Position

The HUC-CNA is primarily responsible for performing general clerical duties assigned by the Department Manager or Charge Nurse for individual nursing units, as well as providing basic nursing care to patients under their direct supervision. The role supports patient care operations through accurate records and chart management, effective communication, unit supply oversight, and a clean, safe, orderly nursing-station environment. It also provides patient hygiene, comfort, activities-of-daily-living assistance, and transport support. Specialized tasks may be performed with specialized training and written approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CNA certification and active status as a CNA on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry.
BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong operational knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office products.
Experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Communicate with health care team members, patients, and visitors using oral and written methods, telephone, and intercom.
Assemble and process patient charts and maintain accurate patient identification in records.
Review charts and remove nonpermanent reports when permanent reports are obtained.
Maintain a clean, neat, safe, orderly, and businesslike nursing-station environment.
Provide effective clerical support for the patient care unit.
Use verbal, nonverbal, and written communication to maintain cooperative and professional relationships.
Control and order unit supplies.
Provide patient hygiene, including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and assistance with showers.
Perform and support activities of daily living under the direction of a supervising RN or LPN.
Address patients’ comfort needs and promptly answer 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 and transport patients and equipment as appropriate.
Support patient confidence through a neat appearance and competent, caring work.
Perform specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area when trained and given written approval.
Accept reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for patients.
Use proper sterile or aseptic technique when assisting in applicable departments.
Support professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person.