12-Hour Night Nurse Aide — Compassionate Care

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a full-time night shift. You will work 36 hours per week in 12-hour rotations, alternating weekends and holidays, and provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, preparing patients, taking vital signs, documenting information, and communicating with patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills and CPR certification are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and professional interpersonal interactions.
• Basic math for measurements and I/O calculations.
• CPR (Heart Saver) certification to be completed within 6 months of employment.
• State of Illinois Nursing Assistant certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent completed.

Responsibilities

• Introduces self and role to patient at start of shift.
• Places call light and phone in reach of the patient.
• Listens to patients and solicits information about needs.
• Involves patients in decisions about their care and daily activities.
• Assists with elimination needs and personal care tasks.
• Transports, positions, and assists with transfers as directed.
• Takes vital signs and reports abnormal results to RN.
• Documents patient information on appropriate forms.
• Acts as patient/family advocate and addresses concerns.
• Maintains a clean, safe unit environment and follows infection control policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Courteous interpersonal skills

Basic math calculation skills

CPR certified within 6 months

Nursing Assistant certification IL

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a full-time night shift. You will work 36 hours per week in 12-hour rotations, alternating weekends and holidays, and provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, preparing patients, taking vital signs, documenting information, and communicating with patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills and CPR certification are essential for success.