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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool PT.6 Days

Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to jump into a unit you weren't regularly assigned to and pick up patient care quickly. How did you get up to speed?

whether the candidate can adapt fast, since float pool means shifting between units and teams constantly

Tell me about a time a patient or family member was upset or anxious. How did you handle it?

communication skills and composure under emotional pressure, which matters heavily in direct patient contact

Tell me about a time you noticed something wrong with a patient that wasn't part of your assigned task, and what you did about it.

observational skills and willingness to speak up to the RN even outside formal duties

Have you ever had to care for patients across very different age groups in the same shift, like a young adult and an elderly patient? How did you adjust your approach?

understanding of age-specific care needs across the lifespan, which the posting calls out directly

Tell me about a time you had to lift or move something heavy, like over 50 pounds, safely. What precautions did you take?

physical readiness and safety awareness for the demanding physical requirements of the job

Technical

Walk me through how you'd take and document a full set of vitals plus intake and output for a patient, and where that information goes in the electronic medical record.

basic clinical documentation competency and comfort with EMR systems

You're asked to help transfer a patient who weighs about 150 pounds and needs a sliding transfer with a second person. Walk me through how you'd do that safely.

knowledge of proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices to prevent injury to patient and staff

Describe your experience, or what you understand, about collecting specimens like urine, stool, or sputum and doing point-of-care testing. What steps do you take to make sure labeling is accurate?

attention to detail and awareness of specimen identification errors as a patient safety risk

What does proper hand hygiene and isolation precaution look like to you when you're moving between patients on different units?

grasp of infection prevention basics, especially important for someone floating across multiple care areas

Situational

Say you're rounding on a patient and you notice their skin looks reddened over a bony area. What do you do in that moment?

knowledge of skin integrity protocols and whether they escalate to the RN promptly rather than waiting

How do you make sure a call light is always within a patient's reach, and what do you do if you're on the other side of the floor when one goes off?

attentiveness to basic safety practices and prioritization when pulled in multiple directions

If you're working a weekend shift and get pulled to help with an admission, a discharge, and a call light all around the same time, how do you decide what to do first?

prioritization and organizational skill under real-time competing demands

This role works every other weekend, every other holiday, and 12-hour shifts in a float pool that could send you to a different unit each time. What makes you confident this schedule and setup will work for you long term?

realistic understanding of the schedule demands and honesty about commitment before they're hired into it

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Department: 34102 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Nursing Float Pool Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: every other weekend- Saturday/Sunday every other holiday 12 hour shifts Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Major Responsibilities: Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately. Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly. Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required. Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection. Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices. Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans. Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Education/Experience Required: Education Required: High School Graduate, or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others Experience Required: No experience required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Basic computer skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities. Certification Addendum Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others). Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required: Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices., and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 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 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines. Must have functional vision and hearing. Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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