Nursing Assistant (CNA) Emergency Department- PRN

Minimum hourly requirement of 36 hours per 6 weeks. Prior ED experience strongly preferred. Shift hours will vary based on department needs.

Pay Range

Job Summary

Performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal/quality care consistent with Hospital mission and Nursing philosophy goals standards and bylaws. Assists the Licensed Nurse in the implementation of nursing care in predictable uncomplicated and stable patient situations as directed.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required*

• Successful completion of a applicable state Board of Nursing Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation required.

Certifications Licensures and Registrations

• Nurse Aide I Registration Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry Required

• BLS required per policy guidelines

Experience

• No prior experience required.

Job Specific Duties

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  Patient Observation: Observes and reports the patients general appearance/behavior/response to basic care procedures and treatments. Observes characteristics of patients urine stool and drainage and reports abnormalities/changes. Observes patient receiving intravenous therapy and reports to nurse immediately any disruptions/disconnections/swelling and patient complaints of pain/discomfort at site. Observes and reports skin abnormalities and provides appropriate therapeutic measures. Observes patient care equipment for proper functioning and reports any malfunctions to the Licensed Nurse. Reports to the licensed nurse any abnormal vital signs and changes in patient behavior.

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  Patient Information & Documentation: Obtains and documents patient temperature pulse respirations heart rate blood pressure and pulse oximetry as required on admission and throughout hospitalization. Obtains and documents patient heights/weights as required on admission and throughout hospitalization. Measures and documents patients fluid intake/output accurately. Checks/records patients diet/activity

• level/observations/ treatments/nursing care plan on worksheet and gathers all needed equipment in organizing/beginning patient care. Collects urine/stool/sputum specimens as directed by the Licensed Nurse.

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  Patient Care: Maintains patient care environment in a safe and organized manner with necessities within reach. Sets priorities in patient care/delegated treatments and consults nurse when changes occur or assistance is needed. Assists patient with elimination activities (bedpan urinal bedside commode bathroom bladder/bowel training) as condition indicates/directed by the nurse. Provides hygiene for the incontinent patient. Performs hygienic/comfort measures (complete/partial/tub/sitz bath occupied/unoccupied bed back rub mouth/hair/ skin/nail care denture care changing gown HS care). Performs and documents therapeutic measures (enemas perineal/catheter care unsterile heat/cold application elastic/ therapeutic stockingsglucometers). Checks turns and repositions the bedfast/incontinent patient every two hours. Provides 1:1 monitoring of patients as directed.

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  Patient Dietary Assistance: Prepares patient for meals and assists or feeds patient and documents percentage eaten on Patient Care Profile. Maintains fresh water and distributes juices/nourishments/ dietary supplies as directed/requested by patient. Forces or restricts fluids as ordered/directed.

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  Patient Transfer/Discharge: Assists in the admission/transfer/discharge process and safe management of personal belongings. Assists patient in ambulation transfer to chair/stretcher/ commode and uses lifts as needed.

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  Patient Environment: Maintains unit and patient care environment in a clean and neat manner by emptying linen hampers trash receptacles and cleaning the refrigerator as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Changes linens for occupied/unoccupied beds and maintains clean dry wrinkle-free linens according to patient needs. Obtains and/or returns supplies (i.e. blood medications etc.) and equipment as requested.

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  Call Lights: Answers call lights.

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  Teamwork& Support: Assists in the standard pre-operative/post-operative care procedures as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Performs surgical/orthopedic skin preps and surgical scrubs as needed. Performs post-mortem care as needed. Demonstrates initiative in seeking out patient care/unit maintenance tasks/assisting co-workers. Completes unit assignments on patient assignment sheet as indicated by Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator. Reports to oncoming Nursing Assistant regarding work completed and work to be done.

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  Customer Focus: Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication treating them in a caring manner being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care. Promotes department to physicians hospital and community in a positive manner at all times

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  Meetings & Updates: Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers. Attends/participates in a minimum of 75% of unit staff meetings. Attends a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education programs (100% completion of mandatory programs).Reviews memos/communication book/bulletin boards/ minutes of staff meetings to maintain current knowledge of hospital communications.

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  Professionalism: Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork.

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  Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by management

Physical and Behavioral Requirements

Physical requirements include:

• Lifting 40 pounds from floor to waist

• Lifting 15 pounds from waist to crown

• Lifting or carrying 55 pounds horizontally for 2 feet

• Pushing 80 pounds

• Pulling 100 pounds

• Front carrying 25 pounds a distance of 150 feet

• Gripping 50 pounds with each hand

• Forward bending in standing for 5 minutes

• Rotation in standing

• Repetitive squatting

• Standing for 5 minutes and

• Walking frequently.

• Visual acuity required for accurately reading and documenting patient charts and observing patients.

• Sense of smell required for safety issues.

• Sense of touch is required to evaluate patients vital signs.

• Ability to speak and hear is required to effectively communicate with patients family members physicians and staff.

• Manual finger dexterity for writing equipment operation (maneuvering wheelchairs/beds) and positioning and moving patients.

• Ability to effectively manage a high stress environment resulting from patient volume.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program