Nursing Assistant I - Patient Care Champion

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance Program

Health benefits

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Med Surg team on the 1st Floor General Surgical unit. You will assist RNs with patient care, vitals, and daily activities, while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a busy hospital setting.

Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The position is full-time with hours 1500-2300, approx. 36 hours per week, and pay range $20.80–$31.20 per hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate documentation in EMR.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care activities incl. bathing, feeding, ambulation.
• Take and document vitals, intake/output, daily weights.
• Perform rounding and communicate observations to RN.
• Assist in admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated.
• Manage supplies and equipment; transport duties and bedside patient care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization ability

Education

GED or HSED

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Med Surg team on the 1st Floor General Surgical unit. You will assist RNs with patient care, vitals, and daily activities, while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a busy hospital setting.

Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The position is full-time with hours 1500-2300, approx. 36 hours per week, and pay range $20.80–$31.20 per hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate documentation in EMR.