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Advocate Aurora Health · 1 day ago

Certified Nursing Assistant Internal Float Pool-CRU

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.40/hr - $30.60/hr

0+ years exp

Advocate Aurora Health is a prominent nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, and they are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for their Internal Float Pool. The role involves assisting registered nurses with patient care, documenting vital signs, and participating in the admission and discharge processes under supervision.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated

Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately

Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly

Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required. Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection

Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices

Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs/urinary catheters, simple wound dressing changes, cross train to tele tech, provide post mortem care, perform phlebotomy, ECGs, bladder scans and other skills as allowed under state regulations

Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation

Serves as a resource and subject matter expert in a relevant area within department. Trained and competent as Preceptor. Assists with development/ evaluation of orientation materials. Regularly identifies, designs, initiates, and assists in implementing process changes to improve the department, quality and safety of the patient experience. Actively engaged and participates in at least one work team or committee at the department level. May assist with staff scheduling. Routinely participates in shared governance

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Basic Life Support (BLS)Nurse Aide CertificationBasic computer skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsPatient careInfection preventionTeamwork

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices

Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate

Typically requires 6 months of experience in a Nursing Assistant I role at AAH

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written communications

Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines

Must have functional vision and hearing

Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job