Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Nights - Behavioral Health

Job Summary

This is a full-time, night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week with a weekend (every other) and holiday rotation. The hours are 7pm-7am. You MUST have a current Illinois CNA certification and be at least 18 years old to qualify for this position.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collections and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Relays information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Ambulates, feeds, cleans, and makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois CNA certification.
• At least 18 years old.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave.
• Flexible Payment Options.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage.

Pay

$15.63 - $23.45 Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Schedule

Night Shift (United States of America)

Department

1200000207 BHS Adult Acute