Night Shift CNA: Hands-On Patient Care & Vitals

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with devices and tubes, document care, and support a clean, safe environment across units. Training and precepting new partners may be required.

36 hours per week, nights shift. Completion of CNA program and current state CNA certification are required, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program.
• Current CNA certificate in applicable state.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine per educational scope.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Documents care provided per standards.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient environment.
• Manages and stocks supplies; assists with ordering as needed.
• Floats to units based on patient care needs.
• Trains/precepts new partners with unit educator.
• Operates with remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor as assigned.
• Discontinues invasive devices under RN direction.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

CNA program completion

Tools

Lifts & gait belts

Glucose monitoring

Job description

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with devices and tubes, document care, and support a clean, safe environment across units. Training and precepting new partners may be required.

36 hours per week, nights shift. Completion of CNA program and current state CNA certification are required, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.