Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part Time Night Shift

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

4d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists registered nurses with daily patient care, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and tasks related to nutrition and skin integrity. The role measures and documents patient data, performs purposeful rounding, communicates observations and concerns to the RN, and supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes. Additional duties include specimen collection and point-of-care testing, errands and supply maintenance, equipment and work-area cleaning, and other tasks as directed. Depending on site or unit requirements, the role may include removing IVs, post-mortem care, and bladder scans under RN direction.

The Nursing Assistant must provide age-appropriate care and follow infection-prevention procedures, including hand hygiene, safe handling and disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation. The position is part-time, with two 12-hour night shifts per week from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., rotating every third weekend and rotating holidays. Hours per week: 24.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• No experience required.
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
• Functional vision and hearing.

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 accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN, and document appropriately.
• Participate in admission, transfer, and discharge processes under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep call lights within reach and respond promptly.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification, labeling, and handling processes; maintain required competency.
• Complete errands, including delivery and pickup of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transportation duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using 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, and ensure special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices are provided and maintained.
• As required by site or unit 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, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for isolation care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs in accordance with 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.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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