FT Night Nursing Assistant - Compassionate Patient Care

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the inpatient care team in the Med Surg unit. You will assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility, and you will document vital signs and intake/output in the EMR system.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and good organizational abilities. You will participate in admissions and discharges, respond to patient calls, and maintain stock and cleanliness in the nursing area.

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days
• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care: bathing, hygiene, feeding, mobility and transfers.
• Measure and document vital signs and intake/output; record in EMR.
• Perform routine rounds and communicate observations to RN.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges including room setup and patient belongings.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care tests as directed.
• Handle errands and stock nursing area; maintain equipment and cleanliness.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

GED/HS diploma

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the inpatient care team in the Med Surg unit. You will assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility, and you will document vital signs and intake/output in the EMR system.

The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and good organizational abilities. You will participate in admissions and discharges, respond to patient calls, and maintain stock and cleanliness in the nursing area.