Nursing Assistant - Day Surgery Prn

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Base: $20.80 - $31.20 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Basic life support (bls) certification
Patient hygiene and feeding assistance
Vital signs measurement and documentation
The Nursing Assistant assists RNs with daily patient care activities including bathing, feeding, vital signs monitoring, and specimen collection in a day surgery setting

Job Summary

  • The Nursing Assistant assists RNs with daily patient care activities including bathing, feeding, vital signs monitoring, and specimen collection in a day surgery setting.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and career development programs.
  • This role requires physical ability to lift, push, and pull patients and equipment, and adherence to infection prevention policies to ensure patient and staff safety.

Matching Summary

The Nursing Assistant assists RNs with daily patient care activities including bathing, feeding, vital signs monitoring, and specimen collection in a day surgery setting.

Salary

Base: $20.80 - $31.20 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not eligible for benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Patient hygiene and feeding assistance
  • Vital signs measurement and documentation
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
  • Ability to lift and move patients safely
  • Infection prevention and control practices

Nice-to-have

  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Organizational and prioritization skills
  • Experience with therapeutic assistive devices
  • Knowledge of age-specific patient care

Key Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days
  • Nurse Aide in good standing on State Registry
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform patient transfers
  • Annual hospital-based certification maintenance

Work Rights

Not specified

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