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Certified Nurse Assistant - Medical/Surgical (6-1)

Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL · $18.65–$22.85 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your hospital CNA experience. How many patients did you usually care for on a shift?

What they are checking: Whether their experience matches a busy med-surg unit, which the posting strongly prefers.

Tell me about a time you cared for a patient who was rude or hard to work with.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay compassionate when a patient is difficult, which the posting asks for.

These are 12-hour shifts from 6:45am to 7:15pm with every other weekend. How do you stay focused and careful late in a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have ways to stay sharp, since mistakes rise at the end of long shifts.

What would you do

It is 7am and you get your assignment of patients on 6-1. How do you plan your first two hours?

What they are checking: Whether they organize vitals, hygiene and mobility around patient needs instead of just reacting.

A post-op patient seems more sleepy and confused than they were an hour ago. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing a change in mental status as a warning sign and getting the RN right away.

A patient's family asks you to bring their father extra food, but he is NPO for a procedure. What do you say?

What they are checking: Following the plan of care politely and involving the nurse rather than bending the rule.

You notice another CNA skipped turning a patient and charted that it was done. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report false charting, which is a patient safety and integrity issue.

About the work

How do you safely help a patient move from the bed to a chair after surgery?

What they are checking: Using safe transfer techniques and equipment to protect both the patient and their own back.

What do you do to prevent pressure injuries in patients who cannot move much on their own?

What they are checking: Whether they turn patients on time and check skin, since pressure injuries develop fast and hurt healing.

How do you make sure the intake, output and vitals you record are correct?

What they are checking: Whether they record right away and accurately, since nurses and doctors make decisions based on that data.

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The full job description

As published by Silver Cross Hospital.

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Summary: Supports and complements the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse by providing patient care in a fast paced environment. Requirements: Currently certified by the state of Illinois as a CNA. Current CPR. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to care for patients with compassion and maintain quality in a fast pace environment. Previous hospital experience strongly preferred. Work Shift Details: Days - 12 Hours, 6:45am to 7:15pm; every other weekend Department: 6-1 MED-SURG IP NURSING Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Life Insurance · Flexible Spending Account · Other voluntary benefit plans · PTO and Sick time · 401(k) plan with a match · Wellness program · Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits. The expected pay for this position is listed below: $18.65 - $22.85 The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

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