Nursing Assistant I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Port Washington, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care in the Observation Unit. The role includes assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and nutrition; collecting and documenting patient data in the Electronic Medical Record; completing purposeful rounds; and promptly communicating patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN. The Nursing Assistant also supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, responds to call lights, collects specimens, performs approved point-of-care testing, maintains supplies and equipment, and completes errands and other assigned duties. Under RN direction and as required by the site or unit, duties may include removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans. The role requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan and adherence to infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, safe disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for isolation care. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, with hours of 0645–1915 and rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
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.
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, as applicable.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, therapeutic assistive devices, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data.
Document accurately in the Electronic Medical Record and perform purposeful rounding under RN direction.
Promptly communicate patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN.
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
Keep patient call lights within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved labeling and identification processes.
Maintain required competencies and complete errands, including picking up and 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 proper 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 proper repositioning and skin care.
Provide and maintain special patient 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, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, proper contaminated-material disposal, and appropriate attire for isolation care.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and complete other related duties as assigned.

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
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs