Nursing Assistant

Ascension; La Grange Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension in Illinois is seeking a patient care support role to assist with basic patient care activities, and follow procedures ordered by physicians supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN). You will help provide timely, individualized care to assigned patients.

You will assist with personal care, transfers, and report changes to nursing staff, while keeping patient rooms clean and orderly. A High school diploma or GED and BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities.
• Assist with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist in providing care appropriate to population specific facilitating timely and individualized care of assigned patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Basic patient care

Nursing assistance support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule

Your future role at a glance

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assist with basic patient care activities.
• Assist with procedures ordered by physician and supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist in providing care appropriate to population specific facilitating timely and individualized care of assigned patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care, activities of daily living and transfers/transport.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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