Nursing Asst I FT NIGHTS

Advocate Health

3d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I assists registered nurses with daily patient care, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and other needs. The role measures and documents patient data in the electronic medical record, performs purposeful rounding, and promptly communicates patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN. Under RN supervision, the Nursing Assistant I supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated; completes errands and maintains nursing-area supplies and equipment; and assists with nutrition and skin-integrity needs. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may also include removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans.

The role follows infection-prevention procedures and provides age-appropriate care based on patient status and developmental needs. It requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers. The position is full time, works 36 hours per week on nights, and is based in the Med Surg: IU 3 West Surgical department at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or HSED.
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry where the team member practices.
• Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the 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, and ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment necessary for the job.
• Ability to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and to 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 pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the EMR.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction and promptly communicate and document observations, concerns, and patient or family needs.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep 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 procedures.
• Complete errands such as delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport, including 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.
• Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain supplies or appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• As required by site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans under RN direction.
• Follow infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for 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.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other circumstances; incentive pay is available for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career-development programs.

What This Job Offers

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