Clinical Associate (CA), MedSurg/Oncology - Full-Time, Day Shift

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital Clinical Associate (CNA) MedSurg/Oncology unit . Here, you will prepare patients and assist with meals while providing direct patient care necessary to meet the personal, physical, and comfort needs of the patient. With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. Utilizes interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families, or significant others, provides high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center's Scope of Care. Promotes the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital Provide comfort measures and assistance to patient and family Performs hourly rounds on patients and meets needs as appropriate Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific Scope of Care With the leadership of the staff nurse, follows plan of care by completing assigned tasks related to direct patient care Assists with admissions by setting up patient rooms, orienting patients to rooms, obtaining height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure (in both arms when applicable), changing clothing, labeling, and storing personal care items Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures in accordance with infection control policy Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) High school diploma or equivalent Completed Medical Terminology Course Past or current experience in an acute care hospital setting Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Shift: Day- 12-hour shifts Unit/Department: Med Surg/Onc West 4 We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. UChicago Medicine is growing; UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Benefits - UChicago Medicine