Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Hands-On Care

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support RNs in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility, as well as monitoring patient needs and ensuring comfort. You will document in the EMR and assist with basic procedures as needed.

This role requires a GED or high school diploma, Nurse Aide certification, and BLS. Strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in a busy hospital setting are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and ambulation.
• Measures and documents vital signs and I&O in EMR.
• Performs purposeful rounding and communicates observations to the RN.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge processes under supervision.
• Maintains skin integrity and assists with transfers and mobility.
• Collects specimens and helps with point-of-care testing as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent organizational skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support RNs in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility, as well as monitoring patient needs and ensuring comfort. You will document in the EMR and assist with basic procedures as needed.

This role requires a GED or high school diploma, Nurse Aide certification, and BLS. Strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in a busy hospital setting are essential.