Certified Nursing Assistant Respiratory Imcu jobs in Park Ridge, IL

Walk me through how you'd take and document vital signs on a patient who is short of breath and anxious.

comfort with core CNA tasks under conditions typical of respiratory intermediate care patients, and accuracy in EMR documentation

Tell me about a time you had to reposition or transfer a patient who couldn't help much with the move. How did you keep both of you safe?

awareness of proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices given the lifting and sliding transfer requirements

Tell me about a time a patient or family member was upset or anxious. What did you do?

bedside manner and de-escalation skills with people under stress

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's condition while doing your rounds. What did you see, and what did you do about it?

whether the candidate understands their role in early detection and escalation to the RN, especially critical on a respiratory IMCU unit

This unit deals with patients who have breathing difficulties, sometimes on devices like sequential compression devices or TED hose. How would you make sure a patient's equipment stays properly in place during repositioning?

practical knowledge of maintaining medical equipment and skin integrity, both explicitly listed duties

A family member is upset in the room and keeps asking you clinical questions you're not able to answer. What do you say and do?

understanding of scope of practice and how to redirect to the RN without dismissing the family's concern

You're collecting a sputum specimen and the labeling process feels rushed because the unit is busy. What do you do?

commitment to specimen identification accuracy even under time pressure, a patient safety issue

Tell me about a time you were assigned several tasks at once, like stocking supplies, delivering trays, and answering call lights. How did you decide what came first?

prioritization skills on a unit with constant competing demands