Compassionate Nursing Assistant | Patient Care & EMR

Advocate Health Care; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, mobility and routine monitoring.

You will document patient data in EMR, assist with admissions and transfers, and help maintain patient comfort and safety under RN supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care.

This on-site position requires strong communication and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Qualifications

• GED/HSED or High School Diploma required.
• Nurse Aide certification and BLS preferred/required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care (bathing, feeding, mobility) and documents vitals in EMR.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Provides purposeful rounding and communicates patient/family needs to RN.
• Maintains skin integrity and supports nutrition and positioning of patients.
• Collects specimens as directed and assists with point-of-care testing.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and proper PPE usage.
• Coordinates tests and treatments with departments and uses hospital information systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

GED/HSED or HS Diploma

Nurse Aide certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, mobility and routine monitoring.

You will document patient data in EMR, assist with admissions and transfers, and help maintain patient comfort and safety under RN supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care.

This on-site position requires strong communication and adherence to infection prevention protocols.