Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac Tele Day Shift Full Time

Advocate Health

3d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides daily patient care under the direction of registered nurses in the Cardiac Tele unit at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. The role includes assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, patient monitoring, specimen collection, and admission, transfer, and discharge activities. The Nursing Assistant communicates observations and patient or family needs to the RN and documents care and patient data in the Electronic Medical Record.

The position works full time on the day shift, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. It requires a high school diploma or GED/HSED, Nurse Aide standing on the applicable State Registry, and American Heart Association BLS certification within 45 days of hire. The work involves frequent physical activity and exposure to clinical hazards, with protective clothing required as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry applicable to the team member's practice.
• Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds over the head; carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to workplace hazards.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction; promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN and document appropriately.
• Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
• Keep the call light within the patient's reach and respond promptly to call lights.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling procedures; maintain required competency.
• Complete errands such as delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transportation tasks, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique and assistive devices.
• Support patient nutrition under RN direction, including reviewing diets, setting up and removing trays, positioning patients, and assisting with diet selection.
• Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• As required by the RN and site or unit requirements, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, disposal of contaminated materials, and proper attire for isolation care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED