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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Nursing Assistant - CNA, Clinical Resource Unit

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeLibertyville, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency diploma is required.
  • Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications such as DNV or CARF.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Have oral and written communication skills and organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities.
  • Hold Nurse Aide status in good standing on the state registry in which the employee practices.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
  • Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, transferring, standing, walking, and other listed movements; have functional vision and hearing; and operate necessary equipment.
  • Wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the registered nurse with daily patient care, including 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 patient data; accurately document in the electronic medical record.
  • Perform purposeful rounds under registered nurse direction, promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the registered nurse, and document appropriately.
  • Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges under registered nurse supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep call lights within patients’ reach and answer them promptly.
  • Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification; maintain required competency.
  • Complete errands as directed, including delivery and pickup of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
  • Perform patient positioning and transport duties requiring lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique and assistive devices.
  • Perform nutrition-related tasks under registered nurse direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, patient positioning, and diet selection.
  • Maintain patient 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 a registered nurse and according to site or unit requirements, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
  • Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
  • Assess information reflecting patient status, identify age-specific patient needs, and provide care as described in departmental policies and procedures.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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