Part Time nursing assistant

American Addiction Centers•Park Ridge, IL

21h•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant for the 4WCE unit. This role is 0.6 FTE, requiring alternating weekends and holidays. The Nursing Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring patient satisfaction and maintaining a high quality of care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The position also involves participation in quality improvement initiatives and professional growth activities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to read, write and follow instructions as required.
Good communication skills.
Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
Basic math calculation skills.
CPR (Heart Saver) certified within 6 months of employment.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Illinois.
Ability to communicate with customers.
Ability to push and pull equipment associated with duties.
Ability to do medium lifting (20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly).
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance for direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual skills desirable.

Responsibilities

Introduce self and role to patient at start of shift and provide fresh water.
Place call light and phone within patient's reach.
Listen to patients and solicit information about their needs.
Involve patients in decisions about their care.
Answer call lights promptly.
Assist patients with elimination needs.
Provide morning or evening care, including bathing assistance, oral care, and hair care.
Straighten patient's room and change bed linens.
Transport, transfer, lift, and position patients as directed.
Ambulating non-bed ridden patients.
Feed patients as needed.
Collect and transport specimens to the lab.
Transport equipment, supplies, specimens, and pharmacy items.
Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in a positive and respectful manner.
Address and resolve customer complaints.
Ensure on-time completion of performance pathway tasks.
Send out co-worker feedback forms.
Submit self-evaluation to leader before review.
Participate in the TNT associate satisfaction survey.
Submit ideas for improving customer satisfaction.
Receive report from previous assistant at start of shift.
Prepare NPO list and hang NPO sign for night shift.
Communicate with patients in layperson's terms.
Participate in the admission, transfer, and discharge process under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Set up patient room, obtain necessary supplies and equipment.
Introduce self to patient and family; assist patient in changing into a patient gown.
Ensure patient identification band placement.
Assist with patient transfer or discharge, ensuring belongings are accounted for and communicating special needs to the receiving unit.
Maintain a clean, safe unit environment.
Respond to call lights and communicate patient requests to RN.
Demonstrate ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Use proper body mechanics.
Remove discontinued equipment to soiled utility room.
Report unsafe/malfunctioning equipment and remove from use.
Clean and disinfect equipment and return to proper storage.
Restock patient rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies.
Practice within infection control policies and procedures.
Take and record vital signs, weight, height, intake and output (I/O) and notify RN with abnormal results.
Provide appropriate skin care and report areas of pressure, redness or abrasions.
Document patient information on appropriate forms.
Act as patient/family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.
Communicate patient/family concerns and issues to appropriate nursing staff.
Provide report to following assistant at end of shift.
Recognize and adopt activities appropriate to the specific need of the patient population.
Perform all work in accordance with safety procedures and requirements.
Participate in efforts to monitor and improve departmental CQI indicators.
Submit ideas for improving quality in your department.
Schedule yourself to complete requisite hours of training per quarter.
Develop a learning plan and track progress on a learning log.
Attend all department/hospital in-service orientation and other meetings as required.
Submit Dynamite ideas to your leader.
Identify improvement ideas within scope of responsibility and assume accountability for implementation.
Participate in hospital-wide or departmental DIG each year.
Implement Just-Do-It initiatives in your department.
Interact with co-workers in a team atmosphere.
Participate in hospital-wide TNT-related activities.
Participate in departmental recognition and socialization activities.
Attend all departmental staff meetings.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with all associates.
Participate in efforts to improve productivity in your department.
Submit ideas for improving productivity in your department.
Participate in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue in your department.
Submit ideas for reducing expenses or adding revenue.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program