CNA - Medical Unit: Frontline Patient Care

Advocate Health; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care under RN supervision in a hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, perform routine measurements, document in EMR, and participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Physical stamina for lifting and repositioning patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• Certification Addendum
• Maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents vital signs and daily weights; records in EMR.
• Performs purposeful rounding and communicates observations to RN.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated.
• Cleans equipment and work areas; restocks nursing area and transports items as needed.
• Supports patient positioning and transfer tasks with proper technique and assistive devices.
• Maintains skin integrity and ensures proper use of TED hose and sequential compression devices.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Certification Addendum

Annual certifications knowledge

Education

GED/HSED or High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health is looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care under RN supervision in a hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, perform routine measurements, document in EMR, and participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and adherence to infection control and safety protocols. Physical stamina for lifting and repositioning patients is essential.