Ambulatory Nursing Assistant - Gen Surg​/Bariatrics-28968

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
General Surgery PBC

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $19.84 - $27.77 per hour

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Job Summary:

The Ambulatory Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the standards of practice within the guidelines of corresponding state regulations. The Ambulatory Nursing Assistant duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill to better support the environment of patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required

Job Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certificate.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and clinic, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
• Assists patients in activities of daily living.
• Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
• Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
• Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
• Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
• Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
• Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.

• Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
• Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected clinic specific equipment.

• Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to clinic specifications.
• Replenishes patient room supplies.
• Maintains emergency supplies.

• Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per clinic protocol.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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