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Nursing Assistant - Full Time Days

Advocate Health · Grafton, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through what a typical shift looks like for you on a med-surg or surgical floor, from the start of your shift to handoff.

whether the candidate understands the pace and structure of a busy inpatient surgical unit

Tell me about a time a patient's condition changed while you were with them, maybe their breathing or color didn't look right. What did you do?

recognition of early warning signs and whether they escalate to the RN promptly rather than waiting

Tell me about a patient or family member who was difficult to deal with. How did you handle it while still treating them with dignity?

emotional composure and commitment to patient-centered, respectful care

Tell me about a time you had to communicate something important about a patient to the RN or the next shift. How did you make sure nothing got missed?

reliability and clarity in handoff communication

What does treating a patient with dignity and respect actually look like to you when they're in a vulnerable situation, like needing help with toileting or bathing?

genuine empathy and professionalism versus a rehearsed answer

Technical

How do you take and record vital signs, and what would make you flag a reading to the nurse right away instead of just charting it?

basic clinical competency and judgment about when a number matters

What's your experience with activities of daily living like bathing, feeding, and toileting for patients who can't do these themselves?

hands-on comfort with the core physical tasks of the job

How do you make sure you're following a patient's care plan correctly when you're taking direction from an RN rather than making your own clinical decisions?

understanding of scope of practice and comfort working under supervision

Situational

Say you're helping a post-surgical patient get out of bed for the first time and they say they feel dizzy or their legs are giving out. What do you do in that moment?

safe transfer technique and fall-prevention instincts under pressure

Tell me about a time you had several patients needing help at once. How did you decide who to help first?

prioritization skills on a floor where CNAs juggle multiple patients

What would you do if you noticed a coworker not following a safety practice, like not using a gait belt or skipping hand hygiene?

willingness to speak up for patient safety and follow protocol

This unit works a 12-hour day shift, 0645 to 1915, with every third weekend and rotating holidays. How does that schedule fit with your life right now?

realistic commitment to the actual shift pattern before it becomes a retention issue

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35812 AMC Grafton - Med Surg: IU 3rd Floor West Surgical Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.9 Day FTE 0645-1915. Every third weekend (Saturday/Sunday) and rotating holidays. Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 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. 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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