Compassionate CNA: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, positioning and ambulation, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include accurate data collection and documentation in EMR, participation in admissions and discharges under supervision, specimen collection as indicated, and maintaining infection prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Certification Addendum

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs, I&O, daily weights, and other patient data in the EMR.
• Performs purposeful rounding and communicates observations to RN.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge processes under supervision.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated.
• Cleans equipment and work areas; maintains stock for nursing area.
• Assists with patient positioning and transferring; aids in diet tray setup and removal.
• Maintains skin integrity and provides required patient supplies and appliances.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Age-specific care awareness

Education

GED/HSED

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, positioning and ambulation, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include accurate data collection and documentation in EMR, participation in admissions and discharges under supervision, specimen collection as indicated, and maintaining infection prevention standards.