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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Cna/Huc – Pre-Admission Testing PT20

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Oct 29
Part-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within 45 days.
  • A Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices is required.
  • A Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or high school graduation, is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to set priorities are required.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities or workloads are required.
  • Attention to detail is essential.
  • Annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, must be maintained.
  • The ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the shift is required.
  • The 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 is required.
  • The ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present is required.
  • The ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate all equipment necessary for the job is required.
  • Functional vision and hearing are required.
  • The role involves continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers using therapeutic assistive devices as indicated.
  • Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other patient data as requested; document accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep call lights within patients’ reach and answer them promptly.
  • Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs promptly to the RN, and document appropriately.
  • Perform patient positioning and transport duties requiring lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper techniques and assistive devices.
  • Support patients’ nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, proper positioning, and diet selection.
  • Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain special patient supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
  • Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification; maintain required competency.
  • Under RN direction and according to site or unit requirements, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans when required.
  • Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
  • Coordinate patient tests and treatments with and between departments; maintain knowledge of diagnostic and treatment department functions and services to facilitate scheduling.
  • Use the electronic health record and other computer systems to order patient and unit supplies and equipment, and process daily patient charges or related procedures.
  • Facilitate patient-care communications using the multiple-line telephone, unit or site paging, and hospital information system; screen incoming calls.
  • Monitor department office equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repair of major malfunctions.
  • Compile chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations; obtain appropriate medical-record copies for transfers to nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.
  • Verify medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification, registration, and appropriate level of care.
  • Establish and maintain positive customer relations and contribute to a harmonious work environment; acknowledge requests courteously, respond to call lights, use proper phone etiquette, and foster communication among the healthcare team.
  • Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing patient-status data, identifying age-specific needs, and providing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hospital CNA experience is preferred.

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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