Nursing Support Assistant, 8E Neurology Nrsrgry - Hyde Park, Full Time, Day Shift

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

10d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

With the leadership of the Manager and Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs supportive work related to patient care, including functional tasks and skills. The role uses interactive processes to meet the expectations of patients, physicians, families, and significant others while providing high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment. The assistant demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to care for patients according to unit-specific competencies and the ages of patients served. The position supports daily patient-care unit functions and the healthcare team, provides constant observation and documentation of assigned patient activity, and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area. The role is full-time, 0.9 FTE, on the day shift, and onsite at Hyde Park in the 8E Neurology unit. Employees must complete a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements before hire. Medical and religious exemptions to flu vaccination will be considered consistent with applicable law. Compensation for employees subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement is negotiated by the medical center and the applicable union. Compensation at hire varies according to candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations. Eligible roles have access to the benefits described in the employer's benefits materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Listed on the Illinois Department of Public Health Health Care Worker Registry as an Illinois CNA, or be a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the registry.
CPR/BLS certification.
Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform a variety of tasks without direct supervision, and carry out duties requiring continuous physical effort.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
Ability to work in partnership with management and staff.
Ability to handle occasional heavy and awkward lifting of over 50 pounds.
Ability to perform moderate to extreme physical effort, including walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
Adequate vision, hearing, and sense of touch to perform tasks quickly and accurately, including reading small print, defining details, and sending and receiving clear, accurate oral communication.
Ability to sustain frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care, including taking vital signs and performing enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult, and multistix.
Assist patients with activities of daily living using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection-control techniques.
Assist patients with personal hygiene, ambulation, nourishment, and fluids.
Complete assigned procedures, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
Assist with patient discharge and transfer preparation.
Maintain the patient environment by making beds, tidying patient rooms, and preparing rooms for admissions and transfers.
Assist with maintaining supplies, equipment, and the environment.
Communicate and accurately document activities in the appropriate records or logs.
Initiate CPR and call a Dr. Cart.
Perform receptionist duties for the assigned area as requested.
Observe and document the activity of assigned patients.
Support daily patient-care unit functions and the healthcare team under the direction of the Registered Nurse.