Telemetry Med-Surg Nurse Assistant (Registry)

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and positioning, while accurately recording vital signs and other data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

The role involves rounding, assisting with admissions and discharges, collecting specimens, stocking supplies, and maintaining skin integrity. Comprehensive training and infection control practices are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care: bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation and positioning.
• Record and document vital signs and patient data in EMR.
• Perform rounding and communicate patient needs to RN.
• Support admission, transfer and discharge processes and room setup.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as instructed.
• Handle errands, supply stocking, and equipment cleaning.
• Position and transfer patients, assist with nutrition needs and skin care.
• Remove IVs and provide post-mortem care if required per unit requirements.
• Follow infection prevention policies and maintain age-appropriate patient care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

GED or HS equivalency

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support daily patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. You will assist with bathing, feeding, mobility, and positioning, while accurately recording vital signs and other data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

The role involves rounding, assisting with admissions and discharges, collecting specimens, stocking supplies, and maintaining skin integrity. Comprehensive training and infection control practices are emphasized.