What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool position at Advocate Aurora Health?
This position floats to acute care and intermediate care units at High Point Medical Center.
The Nurse Aide I assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nurse Aide I assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner. The Nurse Aide I maintains clinical and professional competencies as appropriate to the ages, developmental stages and special needs of the patients served.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program
- Current listing with the NC Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care to support comfort, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and safety
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, transfers, and positioning
- Measure, record, and report vital signs, intake/output, weights, and other patient data
- Support basic clinical tasks such as specimen collection, blood glucose checks, and non sterile dressing care (per competency)
- Monitor patients under close observation needs, including safety and behavioral precautions
- Communicate observations and complete documentation per policy and care team direction
- Assist with range of motion exercises, CPR, postmortem care, and other delegated tasks
- Provide patient and family support and education under RN supervision