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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Nursing Assistant - CNA, Emergency Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeElgin, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A nurse aide in good standing on the applicable State Registry; or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, EMT Basic Intravenous, EMT Intermediate, or EMT Paramedic license issued by the national registry or applicable state; or completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within six months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • High school graduation.
  • Typically, one year of experience is required.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to work with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Maintain skills and recertification as required by regulation and the organization.
  • Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during a work shift.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
  • Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines; functional sight and hearing; and ability to operate all equipment necessary for the job.
  • Work involves continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body-fluid hazards; gloves, goggles, and gowns must be worn as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians and registered nurses with technical patient care by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patients on cardiac and vital-sign monitors, performing wound care, inserting Foley catheters, and obtaining lab specimens. Perform IV starts when allowed by state regulations.
  • Document information and procedures, and promptly communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to the registered nurse.
  • Process daily patient charges and related procedures through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Collaborate with physicians to support communications needed to facilitate patient care, and coordinate and facilitate communication by phone, verbally, paging, electronically, by fax, and through the EMS system.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment by following department safety policies and standard precautions.
  • Monitor equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repair of major malfunctions.
  • Perform patient positioning and transporting duties that require lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
  • Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served by applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assessing patient-status data, identifying age-specific needs, and providing care according to department policies and procedures.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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