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

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

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

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to work with a coworker who wasn't pulling their weight during a busy shift.

how they handle team friction without letting it affect patient care

Tell me about a time a patient or family member was upset or anxious. What did you do?

bedside manner and communication skill in emotionally charged moments

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's skin or condition that you thought was worth reporting. What did you do?

observational skills and follow-through on communicating concerns to the RN

Tell me about a time you had to lift, reposition, or move a patient who couldn't help much with the movement. How did it go?

physical readiness for the job and understanding of proper body mechanics

Technical

How do you go about taking vital signs, intake and output, and daily weights for a full assignment, and how do you make sure it all gets documented correctly in the electronic record?

familiarity with routine documentation workflow and attention to accuracy under volume

A patient on your unit needs help with a sliding transfer and weighs about 150 pounds. Tell me how you'd handle that safely.

knowledge of safe patient handling technique and willingness to use a second person as required

What steps do you take when collecting a specimen, like urine or sputum, to make sure it's labeled and identified correctly?

attention to detail on a task where errors cause real patient safety problems

How do you approach infection prevention when going in and out of a room for a patient in isolation?

real working knowledge of hand hygiene and PPE protocol, not just textbook answers

Situational

Walk me through a typical night shift start on a med surg or telemetry unit. How do you prioritize which patients to check on first?

whether the candidate can organize care across a full patient assignment under real time pressure

You're doing purposeful rounding and you notice a patient's breathing looks labored, but the RN is busy with another patient. What do you do?

judgment about escalation speed and understanding of scope of practice boundaries

You're admitting a new patient onto the unit while also having a patient who needs help getting to the bathroom. How do you decide what happens first?

prioritization skill and comfort asking for help when tasks overlap

This unit works 7pm to 7am, three nights a week, including every other weekend and some holidays. How do you know this schedule will work for you long term?

honesty about schedule fit and likelihood of retention on nights

If a family member asks you a medical question you're not able to answer, like about test results or a diagnosis, what would you say to them?

understanding of scope of practice and how to redirect without dismissing the person

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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 shift. 7pm-7a every other weekend and some holidays 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. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and • Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices. Education Required: • Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or • High School Graduate. Experience Required: • None. 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). 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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