Nursing Support Assistant (CNA), Neurology - Part-Time, Days

Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) in our Neurology/Neurosurgery unit at our campus in Hyde Park, IL. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

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 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.

Essential Job Functions

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

Required Qualifications

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
An active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
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

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.60 FTE)
Shift: Days, 7am-7pm, with rotating weekends required
Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park campus
Unit/Department: 8E Neurology, CCD
CBA Code: 743 Service & Maintenance

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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