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Nursing Assistant CNA- WI Division Resource Team

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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

Behavioral

Walk me through your experience floating between different units or facilities. How do you get up to speed quickly on a new unit's layout and routines?

whether the candidate can actually handle the core demand of this float pool role: adaptability across up to 7 hospitals

Tell me about a time you noticed something concerning with a patient during rounding that wasn't part of your assigned task. What did you do?

whether the candidate proactively communicates observations to the RN rather than staying narrowly task-focused

Tell me about a time you had to care for patients of very different ages, say a young adult and an elderly patient, in the same shift. How did you adjust your approach?

grasp of age-specific care principles mentioned in the job description

Tell me about a time your workload got overwhelming, maybe several patients needing help at once. How did you decide what to do first?

prioritization skills under the physical and time demands of direct patient care

Why are you interested in float pool work specifically, rather than staying on one unit?

genuine motivation and fit, since float roles have higher turnover from people who dislike the lack of routine

Technical

How do you measure and document vitals like TPRs and I&O, and how do you make sure that data gets into the EMR accurately when you're moving between units and systems?

basic clinical documentation competence and attention to detail across possibly different EMR workflows

What's your process for collecting and labeling specimens like urine, stool, or sputum to make sure they're never mixed up?

knowledge of specimen identification protocols and error-prevention habits

Describe how you'd safely perform a sliding transfer of a 150-pound patient with a second person present.

physical technique knowledge and safety awareness for high-risk transfers

What steps do you take with hand hygiene and PPE when moving in and out of an isolation room?

infection prevention knowledge, especially important for someone rotating through many units and patient populations

Have you removed IVs, done post-mortem care, or performed bladder scans before? Tell me about your comfort level and training with these tasks.

actual hands-on competency against tasks explicitly listed for this role beyond standard CNA duties

Situational

Tell me about a time you walked onto a shift and the assignment or expectations were unclear. What did you do?

comfort with ambiguity, since float staff often get thrown into unfamiliar teams with little orientation

You're floated to a unit you've never worked before and it's the middle of the night shift. How do you introduce yourself to the RN team and figure out priorities fast?

initiative and communication skills in low-supervision, unfamiliar settings

A patient's family member is upset and asking you questions you're not able to answer as a CNA. How do you handle that in the moment?

boundary awareness and communication skills with families under stress

This role has no on-call but does have self-scheduling and possible 6-week assignments to one site. How do you plan to manage the unpredictability of different assignments while keeping your own life on track?

realistic understanding of the float pool structure and self-management skills

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The full job description

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Department: 34110 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Resource Team: WI Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: NOCS - weekends and holidays Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Aurora Health Care is hiring experienced CNAs to join our Regional Float Pool. Requirements • Active WI CNA in good standing • 1+ year acute/hospital experience (2+ years preferred) Location: • Float to up to 7 Aurora hospitals within your selected Zone. Must be able to support all the medical centers in Zone 3: St. Luke's, St. Luke's South Shore, Mount Pleasant, Summit, Kenosha, Lakeland and Burlington. Why Float Pool? • Higher pay with Float + NOC differentials • Self‑scheduling, no on‑call.  • Assigned day to day or in a long term 6-week assignment based on business need. • Variety, growth, and career‑building experience • Competitive benefits • Only 2 holidays per year Additional Job Description details: • 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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