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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Tele FT.9 Days

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's condition and had to report it to the RN. What did you see and what happened next?

whether the candidate understands their scope on a telemetry floor and reports changes promptly instead of waiting or acting outside their role

What does it mean to you to treat a patient and their family with dignity and respect, especially when a patient is confused or agitated?

genuine understanding of holistic, patient-centered care versus just reciting a phrase

Have you ever made a mistake while caring for a patient, like forgetting a task or recording something wrong? What did you do about it?

honesty and willingness to disclose errors quickly rather than hide them

Tell me about a time you had to work closely with an RN or other CNA to get something done for a patient. How did that go?

teamwork and communication style within the care team hierarchy

How do you keep yourself organized across a full shift so nothing gets missed, especially with rotating weekends and holidays?

organizational habits and reliability given the demanding 12-hour rotating schedule

Tell me about a time you had to stay calm and keep working even though the unit was very busy or stressful.

resilience and steadiness under the pace of a high-acuity telemetry floor

Technical

Walk me through how you'd safely reposition or transfer a patient who weighs more than you can lift alone.

knowledge of safe patient handling policy, including using lift equipment and asking for a second person rather than risking injury

What basic vital signs and observations would you check on a patient during a routine round, and what would make you flag something to the nurse right away?

baseline clinical knowledge of normal versus abnormal findings and threshold for escalation

What steps do you take to protect yourself and your patients from exposure to blood, body fluids, or other hazards during a shift?

understanding of infection control and standard precautions given continuous exposure risk

Do you have your CNA certification in good standing with the state registry, and are you comfortable getting BLS certification within your first 45 days if you don't already have it?

verifying compliance with required credentials and timeline for certification

Situational

You're working a 12-hour night shift on a med-surg tele unit with several patients needing vitals, repositioning, and toileting around the same time. How do you decide what to do first?

prioritization skills and comfort managing a full patient load without direct supervision every minute

A patient on telemetry monitoring tells you they feel short of breath but their family is asking you unrelated questions at the same moment. What do you do?

ability to recognize a possible urgent clinical sign and act on it immediately despite distractions

If a patient refuses care, like a bath or getting out of bed, what would you do?

patience, communication skills, and knowing when to involve the nurse rather than force compliance

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35828 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Med Surg: 7 Tower Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3 12 hour shifts. 7am-7pm. every other weekend and some holidays. Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Scheduled hours : Full-time, 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts, Nights 7p-7a, rotating weekends and holidays Summary : Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect. Required Qualifications: • High School Graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). • CNA - Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices. • CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 45 days. • No experience required. • Basic computer skills. • Excellent oral and written communication. • Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities. • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift. • Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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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