Night Shift Nursing Assistant: Patient Care Champion

Advocate Health Care; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility, while accurately documenting vital signs in the EMR.

You will participate in admission, transfer and discharge, collect specimens, restock supplies, and assist with patient positioning and safety. Must have BLS, be in good standing as a Nurse Aide, and hold GED/HSED or a High School Diploma. Night shift; Sundays through Thursdays; full-time.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 45 days of hire.
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the state registry.
• GED/HSED or High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, mobility and transferring.
• Measures and documents vital signs and patient data in EMR.
• Performs rounding and communicates patient/family needs to RN.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated.
• Restocks nursing areas, cleans equipment, and manages supplies.
• Performs positioning and transporting duties with proper technique.
• Maintains skin integrity and ensures proper use of supportive devices.

Skills

BLS certification

Nurse Aide in good standing

Education

GED or HSED

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility, while accurately documenting vital signs in the EMR.

You will participate in admission, transfer and discharge, collect specimens, restock supplies, and assist with patient positioning and safety. Must have BLS, be in good standing as a Nurse Aide, and hold GED/HSED or a High School Diploma. Night shift; Sundays through Thursdays; full-time.