Nursing Support Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including vital signs, enemas, and basic tests such as glucoscan and hemacult
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, ambulation, and nourishment
• Perform procedures such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients
• Maintain the patient environment by making beds, tidying rooms, and preparing for admissions or transfers
• Document all activities accurately on proper records or logs
• Provide constant observation and documentation of assigned patients
• Assist with patient discharge and transfer preparation
• Maintain supplies and equipment within the unit

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA or be a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Ability to perform moderate to extreme physical effort, including walking, standing, and performing CPR
• Ability to lift heavy or awkward objects/patients over 50 lbs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective teamwork and documentation

About the Company

University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, working to advance medical innovation and serve the health needs of our community.