Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg 4

Advocate Health

2d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides basic, quality, patient-focused care in a clinical setting under the daily direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), following applicable standards of practice and state regulations. The role supports patient care and helps ensure that patients and families are treated holistically, with dignity and respect. The CNA assists with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, range of motion, and transfers. The role measures and documents vital signs and other patient data in the electronic medical record, performs purposeful rounding, and promptly communicates patient or family observations and needs to the RN. Duties also include supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges; collecting specimens and performing indicated point-of-care testing; maintaining supplies and clean work areas; and assisting with nutrition, skin integrity, and specialized patient equipment. Depending on site and unit requirements, and as allowed by state regulations, the CNA may perform additional tasks such as IV removal, post-mortem care, phlebotomy, ECGs, and bladder scans. The position follows infection-prevention policies and procedures.

Requirements

Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry for the state in which the team member practices.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
High school graduate, or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
No experience required.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, communicate observations, concerns, and patient or family needs promptly to the RN, and document appropriately.
Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
Keep patient call lights within reach and answer them promptly.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes; maintain required competency.
Complete errands as directed, including picking up and delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
Maintain and order nursing-area stock, and clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transportation duties that may require lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper techniques and assistive devices.
Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Support skin integrity through appropriate repositioning and skin care.
Provide and maintain special patient supplies and appliances, such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
As directed by an RN and as allowed by state regulations and unit requirements, perform tasks such as IV removal, post-mortem care, phlebotomy, ECGs, and bladder scans.
Follow infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on a teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.