What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA, Medical Surgical, Night Shift, Full-Time, Weekends position at Rochelle Community Hospital?
About Us
Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn’t just our job, it’s our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community.
Application Process
ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorships available.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Certified Nursing Assistant interacts directly with patients, providing comfort and transportation, monitoring their vital sign, assisting with daily living needs, and assisting the nurses in the treatment and care of the patients in accordance with the established methods, protocols, policies and procedures of the hospital. The CNAs responsibilities encompass compliance with The Joint Commission standards, CMS, OSHA, IDPH and state regulations.
Education
- Preferred Level: High School Diploma or GED. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
- Must have completed a Nursing Assistant Program and be certified in the state of Illinois.
Position Criteria
- CPR certified
- Previous Medical/Surgical experience desirable.
- Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Inpatient Services by written exam and/or demonstration.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
- The ability to operate designated computer equipment.
- Is pro-active in seeking out additional tasks when assignments are complete.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Requires long periods of standing at times.
- Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.
- Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Frequent repositioning of patients.
- Ability to perform CPR – a strenuous activity.
- Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
- Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
- Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients
- Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
| Rochelle Community Hospital Association position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to do. They are intended to provide a general outline of the work, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position. Employees are expected to provide whatever assistance is needed so that both individual and organizational success can be achieved. |
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