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Certified Nursing Assistant - Peds Float Pool (PCA) - PR Site

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, 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 floated to a unit or team you didn't know well. How did you get oriented quickly and make sure the patient still got safe care?

whether the candidate can adapt fast in a float pool role without a fixed home unit

Tell me about a time you had to calm down a scared or upset child, or a stressed-out parent, during a procedure or admission.

emotional composure and family communication skills specific to pediatrics

Tell me about a time you had to reposition or transfer a patient who was heavier or more difficult to move than expected. How did you keep yourself and the patient safe?

real experience with body mechanics and safety awareness given the lifting and transfer demands

Have you ever had to give post-mortem care or been present for a difficult end-of-life moment? How did you get through it and still do the job well?

emotional resilience for a task explicitly listed in the role that many CNAs haven't faced before

This is a 7p to 7a schedule with rotating weekends and holidays. How have you handled night shift work before, and what do you do to stay sharp at 4 in the morning?

realistic fit with the overnight schedule and honesty about fatigue management

Technical

Walk me through how you'd take a full set of vitals and document intake and output on a pediatric patient, and how your approach changes for an infant versus a school-age kid.

basic clinical competency and awareness that pediatric care is age-dependent

How do you collect and label a urine or stool specimen correctly, and what do you do if you're not sure the labeling process on a new unit is different from what you're used to?

attention to detail on specimen accuracy and willingness to ask rather than assume

What's your process for hand hygiene and PPE when you're going in and out of an isolation room, and how does that change if the patient is a child who wants to touch everything?

infection control discipline in a pediatric setting where kids don't follow the rules the way adults do

An RN asks you to remove an IV or do a bladder scan on a patient. Walk me through how you'd confirm you're cleared to do that and what you'd check before starting.

understanding of scope of practice boundaries and following delegation properly rather than just doing whatever is asked

Situational

Say you're doing purposeful rounding and you notice something off with a child, maybe they seem more lethargic than an hour ago, but the RN is tied up with another patient. What do you do?

judgment on escalation and whether they understand their scope stops at reporting, not diagnosing

You've got several patients needing help at once, a call light going off, a tray that needs picking up, and a transfer that needs two people. How do you decide what comes first?

prioritization skills under a heavy, varied task load typical of a float shift

If you noticed a child's skin starting to break down or looking irritated during a routine reposition, what would you do right then and what would you document?

proactive skin integrity awareness and follow-through on documentation

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Department: 34102 ACH Enterprise - Nursing Float Pool Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Pediatric Float Pool PCA - Park Ridge Campus Shift: 7p-7a, 0.9 FTE, every 3rd weekend with rotating 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. 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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