Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Peds Unit, Days

OVERVIEW As a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant, you’ll play a vital role on the frontlines of patient care, providing hands-on support that directly impacts comfort, safety, and recovery. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working alongside a skilled clinical team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Schedule: 12 hours per week Shift: Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CNA Advanced is required to meet unit competency and orientation requirements as defined for CNA role, additionally demonstrating competency in: Oversees the new CNA and pool CNA team serving as a mentor to new hires and a resource to all CNA staff. Observes and monitors CNA patient assignment, providing input to Charge Nurse regarding assignments. Oversees CNA orientation under the direction of the department educator, completing an orientation and competency check on new hire CNAs upon the completion of the orientation period. Educates all newly hired CNA staff regarding departmental procedures, safety and health issues, and other information. Coaches for improvement and educates staff for results. Ensures quality of services of CNA to patient and family, while working with support services to ensure quality of services on the unit--e.g., admissions, activities Brings concerns and-or new ideas forward to the unit manager to improve care on the unit, reporting staff behavioral concerns to management immediately. Provides constructive feedback and input to CNA staff during their 90 day and annual evaluations. Completes documentation as appropriate for any care provided--food consumption, bowel movements, movement, and other documentation as assigned Identifies and follows through with patients who have special needs or requests. Attends meetings for patient satisfaction--new products, processes, ideas, etc Serves as liaison to nursing management and the new CNA partner. Assist nursing and support service leadership in identifying process improvement opportunities as directed by leadership. Processes patient charges and orders supplies as needed. Processes order requests in an accurate and timely manner. Answers the telephone and call lights appropriately and provides information or relays messages to patients and staff. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities Serves as a role model in Critical Moments of Service standards. Completes occurrence reports for any qualifying events. Maintains current bulletin boards, postings, notifications. Works as CNA as staffing requires. Special projects and other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Completion of a CNA program. CNA requirements met. Previous healthcare CNA experience required minimum of 1 year CNA or other healthcare experience. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Current CNA certificate in applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers information and reports as appropriate; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan LEVEL OF SUPERVISION N/A SUPERVISES Responsibilities include interviewing, and training CNAs; planning, assigning, and directing work. PAY RANGE: $17.57 - $25.48 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.