Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical and ICU

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical and ICU

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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.

• 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,…