Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool Day Shift Full Time

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide to assist registered nurses with daily patient care in a hospital setting. You will help with bathing, feeding, mobility, monitoring vital signs, and basic comfort measures while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

Under RN supervision, you will document observations in the EMR, support admissions and discharges, and ensure supplies and equipment are properly managed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED/HSED with ability to complete annual hospital certifications.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities required.
• Familiarity with EMR/documentation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care: bathing, feeding, mobility, and positioning.
• Record blood pressure, temp, pulse, and respiration; document data in EMR.
• Perform rounding and promptly relay observations to RN.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges; manage room setup and belongings.
• Collect specimens and assist with routine tasks; maintain clean work areas.
• Assist with patient positioning, nutrition tasks, and skin care as directed.
• Follow infection prevention policies and use proper PPE.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Hours

Full Time; Day Shift 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, including rotating every third weekend and rotating holidays.

Education / Experience Required

High School Graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Basic computer skills.

Excellent oral and written communication.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Certification Addendum Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices., and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.

Major Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.
• Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift. Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. Must have functional vision and hearing. Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.