Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator ICU Night Shift

Advocate Health•Libertyville, IL

12d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator supports patient care in the Critical Care: ICU at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Under RN direction, the role assists with daily patient care, collects and documents patient information, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, and helps coordinate tests, treatments, and unit communications. The position also performs health unit coordination duties, including maintaining patient records, processing charges, supporting equipment and supply needs, and facilitating communication across the care team. The role requires care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served, adherence to infection-prevention practices, and accurate use of the electronic medical record and other computer systems. Work is full-time on the night shift, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is based in an ICU and involves frequent patient handling, exposure to clinical hazards and bodily fluids, and use of equipment needed to perform the job.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; must be obtained within 45 days.
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 attention to detail.
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 overhead, 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.
Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and blood and body fluids, wearing protective clothing as necessary.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

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.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, patient orientation, linen removal, and management of belongings.
Keep call lights within patients' reach and respond promptly; perform purposeful rounding and communicate observations, concerns, and needs to the RN.
Perform patient positioning and transportation using proper techniques and assistive devices; duties may involve lifting and pushing or pulling.
Support patients' nutritional needs by reviewing diets, setting up and removing trays, positioning patients, and assisting with diet selection under RN direction.
Support skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices are available and maintained.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved identification and labeling processes; maintain required competency.
When directed by an RN and required by site or unit needs, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for contact with patients in isolation.
Coordinate patient tests and treatments with relevant departments and maintain working knowledge of their services and scheduling processes.
Use the EHR and other computer systems to order patient and unit supplies and equipment, and process daily patient charges or related procedures.
Facilitate patient-care communications using the multiple-line telephone, unit or site paging, and hospital information systems; screen calls and maintain office equipment, troubleshooting minor problems and arranging repairs for major malfunctions.
Compile chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations; obtain records for transfers to nursing homes and other facilities; and verify the completeness and accuracy of patient demographic, identification, registration, and level-of-care information.
Build positive customer relations and contribute to a harmonious work environment through courteous responses, proper phone etiquette, prompt call-light response, and communication among the health care team.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan and applying information about patients' age-specific needs.
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
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, depending on the role
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Career development programs