Telemetry CNA: Patient Care & Data Entry

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing and feeding, monitor vitals, document in EMR, and support admissions, transfers and discharges. You will collect specimens, transport items, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

Training and hospital-based certifications may be required. The role emphasizes patient‑centered care, teamwork, and adherence to infection prevention policies in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are required to document patient information in the EMR system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for patient and family interactions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities are important in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Certification Addendum may be required as part of department policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding and mobility.
• Measure and document vital signs and intake/output; document in EMR.
• Perform patient rounding and communicate observations to the RN.
• Assist in admissions, transfers and discharges; ensure room setup and patient belongings are managed.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point‑of‑care testing as indicated.
• Run errands, stock nursing areas, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Support patient positioning and transferring using proper techniques and assistive devices.
• Maintain skin care and ensure required patient supplies are available.
• May assist with IV removal, post mortem care, and bladder scans as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Certification Addendum

Education

GED/HSED

High school diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing and feeding, monitor vitals, document in EMR, and support admissions, transfers and discharges. You will collect specimens, transport items, and help maintain a clean, safe patient environment.

Training and hospital-based certifications may be required. The role emphasizes patient‑centered care, teamwork, and adherence to infection prevention policies in a busy hospital