Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Renal/Medical Unit Night Shift Full Time

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

4d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care on the Renal/Medical Unit. The role includes assisting with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, positioning, and skin care; collecting and documenting patient measurements and other information in the electronic medical record; and communicating patient observations and needs to the RN. The Nursing Assistant also assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges, collects specimens, performs approved point-of-care testing, and completes unit errands and supply, cleaning, and equipment tasks. Additional duties may include removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans, depending on RN direction and unit requirements.

The position is full-time, working three 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $20.80 to $31.20. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Nurse Aide standing on the applicable State Registry, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 45 days of employment.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry applicable to the team member's practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification must be obtained within 45 days.
• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
• Functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to work the stated night schedule, including 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.
• 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 and promptly communicate and document patient or family observations, concerns, and needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
• Keep the patient call light within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for specimen identification and labeling.
• 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, including lifting and pushing or pulling with appropriate techniques and assistive devices.
• Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
• Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• As directed by the RN and required by the unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, contaminated-material disposal, and appropriate attire for isolation care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

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, on-call, and other premium pay where applicable.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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