Day Shift CNA – Hospital Patient Care

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the Float Pool: Office. The role offers 36 hours per week, full-time status, and performs essential support duties under RN supervision in a 0.9 dayshift CRU NA schedule.

Typical responsibilities include daily patient care, vital signs, documentation in EMR, and assistance with admissions, transfers, and discharges. CNA/BLS certification required with 45-day completion window.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED; annual hospital certifications maintained as required.
• Certification: Nurse Aide in good standing; BLS for Healthcare Providers within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care: bathing, feeding, hygiene, and ambulation.
• Measure and document vital signs, intake/output, weights, and other data in EMR.
• Perform rounds and report observations to RN.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge tasks.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum samples; perform point-of-care testing as directed.
• Handle logistics: transport charts, specimens, and supplies; stock nursing area.
• Assist with patient nutrition, positioning, and skin care.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and use PPE as required.
• Support age-appropriate patient care and safety policies.

Skills

Nurse Aide certifications

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the Float Pool: Office. The role offers 36 hours per week, full-time status, and performs essential support duties under RN supervision in a 0.9 dayshift CRU NA schedule.

Typical responsibilities include daily patient care, vital signs, documentation in EMR, and assistance with admissions, transfers, and discharges. CNA/BLS certification required with 45-day completion window.