Nursing Assistant-Float Pool

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care in our Illinois facilities. Under RN supervision, you will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and vital sign collection, while ensuring safety and dignity for each patient.

You will document in the EMR, participate in admissions and transfers, and help maintain a clean, well-stocked nursing area. A high school diploma or GED is required, and BLS must be obtained within 45 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/HSED required.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, and ambulation.
• Document vital signs and intake/output in EMR.
• Report observations to RN and communicate needs to patient/family.
• Support admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as directed.
• Maintain stocked nursing area and complete errands as needed.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport as required.
• Maintain skin integrity and manage patient positioning and supplies.
• Adhere to infection prevention policies and PPE guidelines.
• Provide care appropriate to age-specific needs as per policies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

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-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Education/Experience Required

Education 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 Experience Required: No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

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.

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.