Nursing Asst HUC I

American Addiction Centers

71d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The position is for a part-time role at Advocate Christ Medical Center in the Obstetrics/Gynecology department, specifically on the 6 East unit. The role involves working 24 hours per week during night shifts, with a schedule that includes every third weekend and holiday tracks. The pay range for this position is between $20.40 and $30.60 per hour.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry.
• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads.
• High level of attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
• Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN.
• Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling.
• Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of the patient under direction of RN.
• Maintains skin integrity through proper repositioning and skin care.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing.
• Maintains competency as required.
• Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units.
• Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments.
• Facilitates communications required to support patient care.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees