Nursing Support Assistant (CNA), Surgical - Full-Time, Nights

The University of Chicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant in our General Surgery Unit. With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the General Surgery / Observation unit, we provide care for multispecialty surgical and trauma patients. Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
CPR/BLS Certification
Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form
Ability to work in partnership with management and staff
Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required
Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication
Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix
Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties
Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids
Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients
Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer
Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs
Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart
Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested