Career-Advancing CNA: Patient Care & Training

Freeport-Memorial-Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on patient care under RN supervision across units. You will take vital signs, monitor glucose and telemetry, assist with catheters and drains, and help train new partners.

Qualified candidates have CNA certification and CPR/BLS within 90 days, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and compassionate care within Mercyhealth facilities in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program and active CNA certificate.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Assist with bladder scanning, telemetry, and catheter/drain management.
• Maintain clean, stocked patient areas and report changes promptly.

Education

CNA program

CNA certificate

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on patient care under RN supervision across units. You will take vital signs, monitor glucose and telemetry, assist with catheters and drains, and help train new partners.

Qualified candidates have CNA certification and CPR/BLS within 90 days, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and compassionate care within Mercyhealth facilities in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.