Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Clinical Resource Unit Night Shift Full Time

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

4d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care in the Clinical Resource Unit. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and nutrition; collecting and documenting patient measurements and other data; and communicating patient observations and needs to the RN. The Nursing Assistant also helps with admissions, transfers, discharges, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, unit supplies, equipment, and patient transport. Work is scheduled as three 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or HSED; Nurse Aide registry status in good standing; and AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification within 45 days. Team members must maintain annual hospital-based educational requirements and demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate patient care. The role involves physical activity and exposure to clinical hazards, with protective clothing used as necessary.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or HSED.
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry for the state in which the team member practices.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification to be obtained within 45 days.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF requirements.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lifting up to 20 pounds overhead, carrying up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force, and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers using assistive devices as indicated.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction; promptly communicate and document observations, concerns, and patient or family needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
• Keep the call light within the patient's reach and respond promptly to call lights.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved procedures for specimen identification and labeling; maintain required competency.
• Complete errands such as delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transport duties involving 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 repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• As directed by the RN and required by the site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for contact with patients in isolation.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.

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
• Shift and on-call premium pay, where applicable
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED