Organization: UI Health
Job Title: Nursing Technician (CNA)
Additional Information: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/444?c=uic
Hiring Department: Neonatal ICU
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Work Schedule – 3PM-1130PM.Rotating weekends,
Shift : Evenings
# of Position: 1
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program, Illinois Department of Public Health - Healthcare Work Registry
- Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications
- Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR with on-the-job training
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
