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Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

CNA Certified Nursing Assistant - Internal Float Pool

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeWest Allis, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school graduate, or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED, is required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Team members must maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF requirements.
  • The candidate must be a nurse aide in good standing on the state registry where they practice.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within 45 days.
  • The candidate must demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the shift; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; carry up to 40 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person.
  • The candidate must have functional vision and hearing, operate required equipment, use cart or machine foot pedals, and wear protective clothing as required for exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Assist registered nurses with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers using assistive devices as indicated.
  • Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other patient data; document accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Perform purposeful rounding under registered nurse direction, promptly communicate patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the registered nurse, and document appropriately.
  • Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under registered nurse supervision, including setting up rooms, orienting patients to rooms, removing linen, and managing patient belongings; keep call lights within reach and respond promptly.
  • Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification; maintain required competency.
  • Complete assigned errands, including delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
  • Perform patient positioning and transportation duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique and assistive devices; support nutritional needs under registered nurse direction through diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
  • Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances, including TED hose and sequential compression devices, are provided and maintained.
  • Remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans when required by registered nurse direction and site or unit requirements.
  • Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, contaminated-material disposal, and appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
  • Provide care appropriate to each patient's age-specific needs, using patient-status information to identify requirements and deliver care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

About the Company

Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Advocate Health runs a multi-state healthcare system that provides care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and affiliated services. It aims to help people live well by delivering equitable care for all in its communities, using its combined strength and expertise to improve health outcomes while lowering costs. The organization operates across seven states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin) with strong bases in Chicago and Milwaukee, and focuses on coordinating care, expanding access, and reducing waste to deliver value to patients. Its goal is to offer consistent, high-quality care that is more affordable by emphasizing equity, prevention, and efficient care delivery within a regional network.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
2022

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