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Nursing Assistant: Oncology and General Surgery Night Shift Full Time

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL · $20.80–$31.20 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed something was off with a patient, something that wasn't quite your job to diagnose but felt important. What did you do.

What they are checking: judgment about when to escalate to the RN versus handling something independently

Describe a time a family member was upset or anxious about a loved one's care. How did you handle the interaction.

What they are checking: communication skills and composure with families in a stressful oncology or surgical setting

This unit runs three 12-hour night shifts, Sunday through Thursday. Tell me about your experience with night shift work and how you manage staying sharp through the early morning hours.

What they are checking: realistic self-awareness about the demands of overnight work and schedule commitment

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

What they are checking: honesty about physical capability and adherence to safe lifting practices given the 50 lb and sliding transfer requirements

Have you cared for patients at different life stages, like an elderly post-surgical patient versus a younger oncology patient. How did your approach change.

What they are checking: grasp of age-specific care needs mentioned in the job description

Tell me about a time you had to give post mortem care or support a family right after a death. How did you get through it.

What they are checking: emotional resilience and respect for dignity in end-of-life situations, common on an oncology floor

What would you do

Walk me through a typical patient assignment on a med surg or oncology unit. How do you decide what to do first when you clock in for a night shift.

What they are checking: whether the candidate can prioritize routine tasks across multiple patients under real time pressure

You're doing rounds at 2 a.m. and find a patient who has slid down in bed and looks uncomfortable but is stable. What do you do, step by step.

What they are checking: knowledge of positioning, skin integrity, and safe transfer technique

You notice a patient's blood pressure or vitals look unusual compared to their baseline. What do you do before, during, and after you take that reading.

What they are checking: accuracy in vital sign collection and clear escalation habits to the RN

How would you handle helping set up a room for a new admission while also being responsible for another patient who just used their call light.

What they are checking: ability to juggle competing demands without letting patient safety slip

About the work

How do you approach turning and repositioning a patient who cannot help you at all, especially if you don't have a second person immediately available.

What they are checking: understanding of body mechanics, assistive devices, and when to wait for help rather than risk injury

What's your process for collecting a urine or sputum specimen and making sure it gets labeled and delivered correctly.

What they are checking: attention to detail on specimen identification, since errors here have real clinical consequences

Oncology patients are often immunocompromised. Tell me what you know about isolation precautions and how you'd handle personal protective equipment for a patient on contact isolation.

What they are checking: working knowledge of infection control practices specific to a vulnerable patient population

What does documenting accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record mean to you, and what happens when you're behind on it.

What they are checking: discipline around timely charting and understanding why it matters for the care team

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The full job description

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Department: 35861 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Med Surg: IU Tower 4 Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Three 12hr shifts a week starting from 1830-0700. Must be able to work during the week, Sunday-Thursday. Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Scheduled Hours: Full Time; Night Shift 6:30 pm to 7:00 am, ** Must be able to work Sunday through Thursdays. 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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