Nursing Assistant

Epic connects every hospital and clinic, so records follow patients across the system. Since 1998, the system has grown to cover most of Illinois.

The position:

We are creating this position because the workload has grown. Not certified yet? We sponsor a paid, state-approved CNA class for the right candidates. We need a dependable Nursing Assistant for our Joliet location. Training on our charting system is provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with meals, set up trays and document percentage eaten.
• Collect urine and stool specimens when ordered.
• Follow fall precautions, infection control and resident rights policies.
• Answer call lights promptly and check on residents during hourly rounds.
• Transfer patients using a gait belt, Hoyer lift or sit-to-stand.
• Turn and reposition patients every two hours to prevent skin breakdown.
• Provide incontinence care and catheter care.
• Document care in PointClickCare, Epic or the facility flow sheet.

Required qualifications:

• On your feet for most of the shift, with frequent bending and lifting.
• Active CNA certification on the Illinois nurse aide registry.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Patience with residents who have dementia or behavioral symptoms.

Preferred qualifications:

• Phlebotomy or EKG training.
• Medication aide (CMA or QMA) certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog or Haitian Creole.

Schedule: Evenings, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, plus a $2 per hour differential

The base pay range for this position is $38,000 to $49,000 a year. Actual pay depends on experience, skills and location.

What you get:

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid sick leave.
• Employee discount.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Joliet Memorial Hospital.