Nurse Extern — Clinical Skills & Patient Care Immersion

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, vitals, and patient safety, while maintaining clean rooms and recording clinical data.

Role requires High School Diploma or GED, Nurse Aide certification, and Basic Life Support; experience with ECG and venipuncture is a plus in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current Nurse Aide I/II Registry eligibility or certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height/weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients according to procedures.
• Maintains patient rooms in a clean, orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions.
• Instructs patients and families on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical tasks including answering phones and data entry.
• Manages inventory of stock items.
• Performs Nurse Aide I/II tasks per state requirements.
• Performs ECG and venipuncture with proper training.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

ECG administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I/II Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, vitals, and patient safety, while maintaining clean rooms and recording clinical data.

Role requires High School Diploma or GED, Nurse Aide certification, and Basic Life Support; experience with ECG and venipuncture is a plus in a fast-paced environment.