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McDonough District Hospital

CERTIFIED NURSE ASST

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What they do

A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.

$37,664 / year median in Illinois

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Expected pay for this position is $17.87-$25.02. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
MDH Benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision 457B and employer match for FT Employees Company paid STD and LTD Job Summary A Nurse Assistant is responsible with assisting in providing care for multiple types of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Job Specifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required to have completed an approved nurse aide training program, passed the IL Certified Nurse Aide Exam, and be listed on the IL Nurse Aide Registry. Required to have a current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date. Required to have a current CPI certification or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire date.
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Is knowledgeable regarding policies and procedures, PPE's, universal precautions, duties during a disaster, and product safety information, all on-line/computer based learning. The patient population must be considered when assessing job knowledge required by the employee.
ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS
Verbal ability is needed to interpret and understand instructions and to communicate with other caregivers. Numerical ability is needed to correctly tally patient's I & O. Visual acuity is needed to assist and monitor patients. Ability to read and write is needed for documentation on patient records. Ability to adapt and follow directions in a composed manner during emergency situations. Empathy and consideration is needed to deal with patients and their family members.