NURSING ASSISTANT- RMC 3RD IMCU (FT Nights)

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care for all ranges within the unit. This position involves assisting registered nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct and indirect patient care in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Assistance: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, Intake/output, and toileting.
• Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Accurately measure and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed.
• Patient Mobility: Assist patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, transferring, and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques/equipment.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of patients by following established protocols. Utilize restraints and assistive devices appropriately. Assist with emergency codes as needed.
• Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Specimen Collection: Collect specimens such as urine and stool for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
• Infection Control: Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
• Equipment Handling: Assist with the setup, operation, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.
• Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
• Clerical Support: Assist with basic clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing, and assisting with paperwork.
• Maintain and stock patient care supplies and equipment in designated areas.
• Aid in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, including tidying patient rooms and common areas.

Qualifications

• CNA certificate registered with the State of Illinois or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification or obtainment within 6 months of hiring with subsequent recertification preferred.
• Current Basic Life support (BLS) certification required.

Skills

• Compassion
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure
• Collaborative with the healthcare team
• Multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills for documentation in electronic health records

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Compensation
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Employee Health Requirements

Pay

USD $18.83 - USD $23.00 /Hr

Schedule

Hours to be determined based on department needs.