Night Shift CNA - Full-Time Patient Care Aide

Advocate Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Libertyville, IL is seeking a night-shift Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff with direct patient care. The role involves assisting with daily activities, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR, under RN supervision.

The position requires a GED/HSED or high school diploma, BLS certification within 45 days, and active Nurse Aide status with the state registry. Rotating weekends/holidays and a strong emphasis on patient safety are included.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with hospital systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational abilities and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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 EMR.
• Performs rounding under RN direction and communicates observations to RN.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge processes and room setup.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Certification Addendum

Annual educational requirements

Education

GED or HSED or High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Libertyville, IL is seeking a night-shift Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff with direct patient care. The role involves assisting with daily activities, vital signs, and documentation in the EMR, under RN supervision.

The position requires a GED/HSED or high school diploma, BLS certification within 45 days, and active Nurse Aide status with the state registry. Rotating weekends/holidays and a strong emphasis on patient safety are included.