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Nursing Assistant (CNA) Neurology/Stroke Unit

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL

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

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Behavioral

Walk me through a typical night shift where you're covering a full patient assignment on a stroke unit. How do you prioritize your rounding and tasks?

whether the candidate can organize care across multiple patients on a fast-paced neuro floor without losing track of critical needs

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's condition before anyone else did. What did you see and what did you do about it?

attentiveness to subtle changes and follow-through on reporting to the RN, which matters a lot with neuro patients who can decline fast

Tell me about a time a patient's family member was upset or anxious. How did you handle the interaction?

communication skills and composure with families who are often frightened, since stroke diagnoses hit families hard

What does it mean to you to care for patients who are confused or have trouble communicating, which happens often after a stroke?

patience and adaptability with cognitive or speech impairment, a defining feature of this patient population

Tell me about a time you had to lift or move a patient who couldn't help much with their own movement. How did you protect yourself and the patient?

body mechanics knowledge and honesty about physical demands, since the job requires lifting up to 50 pounds and sliding transfers with a second person

Tell me about a time you disagreed with how a task was being done, or you thought something wasn't right, and you had to speak up to the RN. How did that go?

willingness to advocate for patients and communicate clearly within the chain of command rather than staying quiet

Technical

How do you take and document vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations, and what would make you flag a reading to the nurse right away instead of just charting it?

basic clinical competency plus judgment about when a number is actually a warning sign

A patient on this unit has one-sided weakness from a stroke and needs help transferring from bed to chair. How would you approach that transfer safely, especially if you need a second person?

knowledge of safe transfer technique and awareness of when to ask for help rather than risk injury to self or patient

How do you collect and label a urine or sputum specimen to make sure it's matched to the right patient?

understanding of specimen labeling protocol and patient identification, a common source of preventable error

How do you keep a patient's skin healthy when they're mostly immobile, and what would make you worried about a pressure injury starting?

working knowledge of skin integrity care, which is a listed responsibility and a real risk for stroke patients with limited mobility

What's your process for hand hygiene and protective equipment when you're going in and out of a patient's room, especially one on isolation precautions?

basic infection control discipline, which is non-negotiable in a hospital setting

Situational

Say you're helping a stroke patient with a meal and you notice they're having trouble swallowing or coughing during eating. What do you do?

recognition of aspiration risk and whether the candidate knows to stop and escalate rather than continue the task

You're doing purposeful rounding and a patient tells you something that sounds minor but is bothering them, like a headache or dizziness. What do you do with that information?

whether the candidate treats seemingly small complaints as potentially significant on a neuro unit and reports rather than dismisses them

This is a part-time role with two 12-hour night shifts and rotating weekends and holidays. How do you feel about that schedule, and what's helped you handle overnight shifts in the past?

realistic fit with the shift pattern and whether the candidate has a plan for staying alert and reliable overnight

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Department: 34402 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Central 4 Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part Time - two 12 hr shifts per week. Rotating weekends and Holidays. Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Hours: Part Time; Night Shift 6:30 pm to 7:00 am, including rotating weekends. We do not have any weekend only needs. 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. 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. 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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