<p>Job Summary: Performs basic duties of patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. CNAs who have successfully validated competencies will also provide care to pediatric and adolescent populations. Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.</p> <p>Service and Quality Standards:</p> <p>Service</p> <p>Is Customer focused</p> <p>Anticipates customer needs</p> <p>Adheres to customer service standards</p> <p>Is Competent, caring and compassionate</p> <p>Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect</p> <p>Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior</p> <p>to customers and coworkers</p> <p>People</p> <p>Is conversation conscious</p> <p>Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information</p> <p>Is positive in interactions with others</p> <p>Is courteous and respectful</p> <p>Promotes a harassment free environment</p> <p>Inspires the trust of others</p> <p>Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.</p> <p>Quality</p> <p>Is excellent in patient care and service</p> <p>Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation</p> <p>Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback</p> <p>Is safety conscious</p> <p>Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives</p> <p>Is involved with improvement efforts</p> <p>Supports performance improvement</p> <p>Seeks ways to improve systems and services</p> <p>Shows commitment to improvement efforts</p> <p>Meets mandatory educational requirements</p> <p>Growth</p> <p>Is a loyal ambassador</p> <p>Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision</p> <p>Is active and involved</p> <p>Supports hospital initiatives</p> <p>Champions innovation and supports change</p> <p>Is a positive role model</p> <p>Fosters team cooperation</p> <p>Finance</p> <p>Is a good steward of hospital resources</p> <p>Develops/uses efficient work methods</p> <p>Is cost effective</p> <p>Conserves organizational resources</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Acts in accordance with hospital policies and Code of Excellence and Code of Conduct. </li><li>Demonstrates flexibility to meet department, organization, and patient/family needs. </li><li>Supports the patients' rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity. </li><li>Provides age appropriate and population specific care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. </li><li>Maintains a healthy work environment to enhance retention and recruitment. Assists with the orientation of new employees. </li><li>Self-manages time and responsibilities. </li><li>Orders lab work accurately. Performs venipuncture accurately and appropriately. </li><li>Maintains competency with the use of the computer system for ordering purposes. </li><li>Transports patients safely using appropriate body mechanics. Assist patients with mobility problems appropriately. Obtains safe handling equipment as needed. </li><li>Obtains vital signs accurately and reports findings to registered nurse. </li><li>Applies Ted hose/SCD, cardiac leads and oximeter appropriately. </li><li>Uses blood glucose meter, EKG machine and other medical equipment appropriately. </li><li>Provides ongoing communication and clarifies unclear assignments or directions with the registered nurse </li><li>Disconnects and sets-up humidified O2 and suction in the recovery room. </li><li>Provides refreshments to post-op patients. </li><li>Performs pre-operative hair removal as directed. </li><li>Stocks the department for supplies and dietary needs. Stocks blanket warmer. </li><li>Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain safe, clean environment. </li><li>Adheres to standard precautions of infection control standards. </li><li>Monitors patient refrigerator temperature and reports any problems </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education Requirements and Other Requirements:</p> <p>Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent</p> <p>Certification/Licensure: Successful completion of approved Nurse Assistant course with certification</p> <p>by the State of Illinois</p> <p>BLS certification required within 30 days of hire</p> <p>Experience Requirements: Prior medical-surgical care experience preferred, but not mandatory.</p> <p>Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.</p>