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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Nursing Assistant - CNA, Neurology/Medical

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
  • Be a nurse aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
  • Have a General Educational Development certificate, a High School Equivalency Diploma, or be a high school graduate.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications such as DNV or CARF.
  • Be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
  • Be able to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Be able to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
  • Wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body-fluid hazards.
  • Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the registered nurse with patients’ daily care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, therapeutic assistive devices, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
  • Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Perform purposeful rounding 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 proper management of patient belongings; keep the call light within reach and answer call lights promptly.
  • Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification; maintain competency as required.
  • Complete errands as directed, including pickup and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
  • Position and transport patients using proper techniques and assistive devices, including lifting and pushing or pulling; support patients’ nutritional needs under registered nurse direction through diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
  • Maintain patients’ skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special patient supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices are provided and maintained.
  • Under registered nurse direction and as required by the 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 practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
  • Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of lifespan growth and development and interpreting patient-status information to identify age-specific care needs in accordance with 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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