Employer: University of Illinois - Chicago
Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine
Job Title: Nursing Technician C.N.A – Location: Rockford, IL.
Additional Information: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9796?c=uic
Description:
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Nurse III, 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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Measures and records fluid intake and output of patients as directed.
Distributes and removes bed pans and urinals, with responsibility for collecting and labeling urine and stool_x000d_ specimens as directed.
Gives simple cleansing enemas and special baths and non-sterile wet compresses.
Obtains and records patients’ temperature, pulses, and respiration rates.
Fill and applies hot water bottles and ice water containers; applies and removes such protective devices and_x000d_ side rails, rubber rings, and bed cradles.
Prepares patients for meals and feeds patients as necessary.
Sets up and cleans up examinations rooms.
Assists clinician with exams as needed (for example; drapes patient for exam and treatment, adjusts lights,_x000d_ holds and hands instruments to clinician, applies or removes simple dressings).
Assists nursing with daily treatments as scheduled (for example; wound care, sick call, vital signs).
Orders office supplies.
Performs all duties related to scheduling appointments and contacting outside provider offices.
Sends and receives all medical records requests for information.
Maintains charts in medical records room.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
- Registered and active in the
Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry
http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm
- Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
- Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
- Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
