Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care- Days

Mercyhealth; Harvard, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care on day shifts at the Harvard facility. Responsibilities include responding to call lights, documenting care, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.

The role requires completion of a Nursing Assistant Course and state certification, with CPR/BLS due within 90 days. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits accompany Mercyhealth’s care-driven team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course.
• Certified nursing assistant in state of practice.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
• Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Stocks and disposes of expired or damaged supplies and equipment.
• Performs and documents TPR and BP procedures for all patients.
• Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Unit Floats

Education

Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

## Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care- DaysApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-03181**OVERVIEW** Provides basic patient care by responding to patient needs, checking and documenting vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.**SCHEDULE:** 8 hour shifts**Shift:** Days **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.* Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.* Documents care provided according to standards.* Maintains a clean work and patient environment.* Ensures supply charge stickers are documented correctly.* Stocks and disposes of expired or damaged supplies and equipment.* Performs and documents TPR and BP procedures for all patients.* Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.* Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE*** Certified as a nursing assistant in the state of practice.* Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days**PAY RANGE:**$18.65 - $27.04Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.