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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeLibertyville, IL, USA$20.80 - $31.20

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, General Educational Development certificate, or High School Equivalency Diploma is required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • A Nurse Aide credential in good standing on the applicable state registry is required.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within 45 days.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications must be maintained.
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Must have functional vision and hearing and be able to operate equipment necessary for the job.
  • The role involves continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Assist registered nurses with daily patient 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 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.
  • Support admissions, transfers, and discharges under registered nurse supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep call lights within 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 delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
  • Position and transport patients, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper techniques and assistive devices.
  • Support patients’ nutritional needs under registered nurse direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
  • Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
  • As directed by a registered nurse and 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 procedures, contaminated-material disposal, and appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
  • Use foot pedals on carts or machines as required.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

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