Nursing Asst I

Advocate Aurora Health • Oshkosh, WI

280d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I position at Advocate Health involves providing essential support to registered nurses in the daily care of patients. This role requires working three 12-hour night shifts weekly, including every third weekend and three holidays per year. The position is located at Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh and is full-time, requiring 36 hours of work per week. The pay range for this position is between $20.40 and $30.60 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry.
• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents vital signs and other patient data in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and communicates observations and needs of patient/family.
• Participates in admission, transfer, and discharge processes under supervision of RN.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing.
• Completes various errands including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties utilizing proper techniques.
• Maintains skin integrity and ensures special patient supplies are provided.
• May be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans under RN direction.
• Practices infection prevention policies and demonstrates hand hygiene.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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