Patient Care Aide: Hands-On RN Support & Vital Signs

Advocate Health Care

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility. You will document vitals and intake/output in the EMR, perform rounding, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role includes collecting specimens, stocking supplies, maintaining skin care, and aiding in positioning and transferring using proper technique.

Qualifications

GED or HSED or High School Diploma required.
Basic computer skills are required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and ambulation.
Measure and document vital signs and intake/output in EMR.
Perform rounding and communicate observations to RN.
Assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes and room setup.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as directed.
Run errands and stock nursing area; clean equipment and work areas.
Assist with patient positioning and transferring using proper techniques.
Maintain skin integrity and manage patient supplies such as TED hose and compression devices.
May remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans as directed.