Night Shift Nursing Assistant I - Full-Time, Benefits

Carolinas Medical Center; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a patient care assistant to support RNs in an Observation Unit. You will help with daily patient care, vital signs, documentation, and discharge processes in a fast-paced setting.

Positions involve rotating weekends/holidays, 36 hours per week, and requires BLS and Nurse Aide registration. GED or HS diploma is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma (or equivalency) is required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activities, and ambulation as directed.
• Record vitals and patient data (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration, intake/output, daily weights) in EMR.
• Conduct purposeful rounding and report observations to RN promptly.
• Support admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Collect specimens and perform approved point-of-care tests; maintain labeling accuracy.
• Run errands and maintain nursing area supplies; clean equipment and work areas.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and nutrition-related tasks.
• Support skin care and use compression devices as ordered; ensure proper supplies.
• Assist with IV removal or post-mortem care as directed by site requirements.
• Follow infection prevention policies and maintain hand hygiene and PPE.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a patient care assistant to support RNs in an Observation Unit. You will help with daily patient care, vital signs, documentation, and discharge processes in a fast-paced setting.

Positions involve rotating weekends/holidays, 36 hours per week, and requires BLS and Nurse Aide registration. GED or HS diploma is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.