Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical and ICU

Overview

Comprehensive Care in a Fully Equipped Community Hospital. Crystal Lake Hospital is a community-focused hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care with advanced emergency, inpatient, and surgical services. Our facility offers a dynamic and supportive environment, combining strong clinical presence with excellent leadership support. We offer:

• 7-Bed Emergency Department (plus a dedicated triage area)
• Awaiting EDAP (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics) Designation (scheduled for this fall)
• Awaiting ASRH (Acute Stroke Ready Hospital) Designation
• 11 Inpatient Rooms + 2 ICU Rooms
• 4 Operating Rooms (ORs)
• Hospitalists On-Site 24/7 – Continuous inpatient care presence
• Emergency Physicians On-Site 24/7
• Leadership Support:
  Nurse leaders on-site Monday–Friday during business hours. RN House Coordinators covering nights, weekends, and leadership gaps.

At Crystal Lake Hospital, you’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team delivering exceptional care in a well-equipped setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
• Training/precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator
• Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel
• Bladder scanning procedure reviewed
• Bladder scanner training complete (check off sheet for competency)
• Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor
• Managing and reporting collection devices:
  • Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems: care and output measures
  • Indwelling catheters: care and output measures
  • Nasogastric tubes to suction
  • Surgical drains under direction of supervising RN
• Competent in completing vital signs:
  Manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN
• Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN:
  • Indwelling (Foley) catheters
  • Nasogastric tubes
  • Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters
  • Similar devices as appropriate

Completion of a CNA program.

Current CNA certificate in applicable state.

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers information and reports as appropriate;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others;
Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals;
Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly;
Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Manages competing demands;
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

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