Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator - Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit Day Shift Part Time

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

6d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator supports patient care on the Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit by assisting registered nurses with daily patient needs, documenting patient information, and helping coordinate unit operations. The role includes direct care tasks such as bathing, feeding, ambulation, positioning, monitoring and documenting vital signs and other data, and supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes. The incumbent communicates patient observations and needs to the RN, maintains patient safety and comfort, and follows infection-prevention procedures.

The position also coordinates tests and treatments, uses the electronic health record and other computer systems, processes patient charges and procedures, and facilitates unit communications. It supports medical-record preparation and accuracy, customer relations, and a harmonious work environment. The role requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan and may include additional duties such as IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans based on unit requirements.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days.
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• High school graduate or GED/HSED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities or workloads.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care and interpret patient information in light of age-specific needs.
• 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, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
• Ability to 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 operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and wear protective clothing as needed.

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.
• Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, patient orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
• Keep patient call lights within reach and answer them promptly; conduct purposeful rounding and communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN.
• Perform patient positioning and transport tasks using proper technique and assistive devices.
• Support patients’ nutritional needs, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection under RN direction.
• Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes.
• As determined by unit requirements and under RN direction, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, contaminated-material disposal, and appropriate attire for isolation contact.
• Coordinate patient tests and treatments across departments and maintain knowledge of diagnostic and treatment services to facilitate scheduling.
• Use the EHR and other computer systems to order patient and unit supplies and equipment, and process daily patient charges and related procedures.
• Facilitate patient-care communications using the telephone, paging systems, and hospital information system; screen calls and address office-equipment issues.
• Compile chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations; obtain medical-record copies for transfers and verify patient demographic, identification, registration, and level-of-care information.
• Build positive customer relations, acknowledge requests courteously, use proper phone etiquette, and foster communication among the care team.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance 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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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