Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA - PRN

Description

Kindred Hospital Chicago - Northlake is a 94-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and provide 24‑hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in the city community offering a nice balance between residential and commercial area, close to Belmont Gardens.

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in the assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of nursing personnel.

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning, lifting, turning, utilizing special equipment, assisting with bedpan, urinal or commode use, ambulating patients, pre‑operative and post‑operative care, applying binders or anti‑embolic stockings, bed baths, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening patient room, and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately; documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers; ensures all necessary equipment is in the room; maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; handles and cares for patient belongings and personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds appropriately.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas and application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Is able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patients under the direction of an RN; ensures patients are in proper position and alignment.
• Assists Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal trays in a timely manner; assists with feeding and preparing items such as opening milk containers and cutting food for patients.

• Read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Maintain good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Approximately 0% travel required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

$18.00 - $22.83 per hour

Scion Health has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

• Minimum six months’ experience in an acute or long‑term care facility.