Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Ortho/Trauma Unit Day Shift

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

6d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care on the Ortho/Trauma Unit. The role includes assisting patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, positioning, and other needs; measuring and documenting vital signs and other patient information; and communicating patient observations and concerns to the RN. The Nursing Assistant also supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated; maintains supplies and equipment; and follows infection-prevention procedures. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may include removing IVs, post-mortem care, and bladder scans.

This is a full-time day-shift role, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating holidays and every other weekend. The position requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers, as well as exposure to clinical hazards and blood and body fluids. Pay range: $20.80–$31.20.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days.
• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• 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 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, using protective clothing as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, activity orders, therapeutic assistive devices, 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 the RN’s direction and promptly communicate and document patient or family observations, concerns, and needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep the call light within reach and answer call lights promptly.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes; 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.
• Position and transport patients, including duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper techniques and assistive devices.
• Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
• Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Perform duties that may include IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans as directed by an RN and required by the site or unit.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for isolation contact.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

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.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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