Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Oncology Medical Unit Night Shift Part Time

Advocate Health

2d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care on a medical-surgical unit. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, activity and mobility, positioning, transfers, skin care, and nutritional needs. The Nursing Assistant measures and documents patient data, performs purposeful rounding, communicates patient and family observations or needs to the RN, and documents accurately in the electronic medical record. Under RN supervision, the Nursing Assistant supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated; completes errands; maintains nursing-area supplies; and cleans equipment and work areas. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may also include removing IVs, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. The role requires age-appropriate care, infection-prevention practices, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures. This is a part-time position scheduled for two 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour. The position is at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in the Med Surg: IU 4N Surgical department.

Requirements

Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days.
High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds overhead; carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional vision and hearing.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and wear protective clothing as necessary.

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, promptly communicate patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN, and document appropriately.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
Keep the patient’s call light within reach and answer call lights promptly.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification.
Complete errands, including delivery and pickup of 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 proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patients’ nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
As required by site or unit requirements and under RN direction, 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 direct contact with patients in isolation.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
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
Shift, on-call, and other premium pay, where applicable
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs