Nurse Assistant Certified - Hawthorn Surgery Center

SCA Health•Vernon Hills, IL

About The Position

SCA Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide assistance to professional staff at Hawthorn Surgery Center. The role delivers direct patient care as directed by the RN in charge, while maintaining patient comfort and safety. The CNA follows departmental policies and procedures and safety, environmental, and infection control standards, and represents the facility with integrity. The position adheres to the facility’s Core Values and mission, with regard for each person’s dignity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Ability to work in a high-paced area and adapt to various tasks as needed.
Ability to transfer and lift patients and lift or carry up to 30 lbs.
Proactive, decisive, and action-oriented.
Friendly toward patients and able to work as a team player.
Ability to manage multiple efforts concurrently.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to professional staff.
Deliver direct care to patients as directed by the RN in charge.
Maintain patient comfort and safety.
Follow departmental policies and procedures, as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Represent the facility with integrity and without gifts or improper inducements.
Adhere to the facility’s Core Values and mission while respecting each person’s dignity.