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Riverside Healthcare lists this NURSING ASSISTANT-ARU (FT-NIGHTS) opportunity in kankakee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Nursing AssistantThe Certified Nursing Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care for all ranges within the unit. This position involves assisting registered nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct and indirect patient care in an acute hospital setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The nursing assistant will support the nursing team in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, ensuring that their physical and emotional needs are met. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.Essential DutiesPatient Care Assistance: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, intake/output, and toileting. Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team.Vital Signs Monitoring: Accurately measure and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed.Patient Mobility: Assist patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, transferring, and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques/equipment.Patient Safety: Observe and report any changes in patients conditions to the nursing staff. Ensure the safety and comfort of patients by following established protocols. Utilize restraints and assistive devices appropriately. Assist with emergency codes as needed.Documentation: Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.Specimen Collection: Collect specimens such as urine and stool for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.Infection Control: Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.Equipment Handling: Assist with the setup, operation, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.Employee Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others).Preferred ExperiencePrevious experience in a hospital or acute care setting is preferred but not required.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team.Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Basic computer skills for documentation in electronic health records preferred.Required Licensure/EducationCNA certificate registered with the State of Illinois or equivalent.Current CPR certification or obtainment within 6 months of hiring with subsequent recertification preferred.Current Basic Life support (BLS) certification.Preferred EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredOur Commitment to You:Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:CompensationBase compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift differential, on-callOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits -.5 to 1.0 FTEPaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramBenefits -.001 to.49 FTE:Paid Leave Hours accrued as you workEmployee Health RequirementsExposure/Sensory Requirements:Exposure:Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheetsVideo Display Terminals: AverageBlood and Body Fluids: Depends on patients diagnosis, exposure to urine, blood, stool, vomitus, AIDS, Herpes.TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk-sputum, secretions, coughing. Likelihood of exposure can be reduced with universal precautions.Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.Vision: Required to observe patients; reading equipment and dials.Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, yells for help and to hear patient verbalizations.Touch: Contact with patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.Activity/Lifting Requirements:Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:Sit: 10%Twist: 5%Stand: 45%Crawl: 0%Walk: 25%Kneel: 0%Lift: 6%Drive: 0%Squat: 2%Climb: 1%Bend: 5%Reach above shoulders: 1%The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:Up to 10 lbs: FrequentlyUp to 20 lbs: FrequentlyUp to 35 lbs: FrequentlyUp to 60 lbs: OccasionallyUp to 75 lbs: Not RequiredUp to 100 lbs: Not RequiredOver 100lbs: Not RequiredDescribe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements:Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'- 150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers down 1/2 flight of stairs or up 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:Sit: 30Twist: 15Stand: 60Crawl: 0Walk: 15Kneel: 0Lift: 5Drive: 0Squat: 5
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kankakee, IL, 60901, US
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