Nursing Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Chicago Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description:
Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant to serve on our 4W Lung and Transplant Unit.

 

 

The University of Chicago Medicine's Cardiology and Heart Surgery programs are among the best in the nation.  We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Center.  CCD 4 West is a 30-bed telemetry unit that provides care for post-surgical cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients.  Our team has a lot of heart, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care.

 

Job Summary

Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.

 

Essential Job Functions

Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix

Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties

Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids

Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.

Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients

Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer

Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.

Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs

Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart

Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.

CPR/BLS Certification 

Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form

Ability to work in partnership with management and staff

Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.

Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required

Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication

Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs 

Position Details

Job Type/FTE:  Full Time (.90 FTE)

Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am

Unit/Department: 4W Lung and Transplant

CBA Code: 743 Union

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