Nursing Asst I
About The Position
The Nursing Asst I assists registered nurses with daily patient care, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, nutrition, and skin-integrity needs. The role measures and documents patient data, performs purposeful rounding, communicates observations and concerns to the RN, and supports admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision. The Nursing Asst I also collects specimens, performs indicated point-of-care testing, completes errands, maintains nursing-area supplies, and cleans equipment and work areas. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may include removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans. The position requires age-appropriate patient care and adherence to infection-prevention procedures. Work is part time, consisting of two 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour. The role is based in the Nursing department at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
- Functional vision and hearing.
- Experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers, using therapeutic assistive devices as indicated.
- 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.
- Support admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
- Keep the patient call light within reach and answer call lights promptly.
- Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved identification and labeling procedures; maintain required competency.
- Complete errands such as picking up and delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
- Perform patient positioning and transport 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.
- Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
- As directed by the RN and required by site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
- Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, contaminated-material disposal, and appropriate attire when working with patients in isolation.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
- 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.
- Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
- Career development and well-being programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
