ELITE Scholar

Pay Range:

Essential Functions

• Performs vital signs and tasks, documents. Reports pertinent data, changes inpatient conditions, and abnormal findings to the licensed nurse in a timelymanner
• Performs bedside shift report and/or handoffcommunication
• Assists with quality improvementactivities
• Performs patient safety observation duties such as ongoing monitoring andrecords behaviors of at-risk patients
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene care, oral care, toileting, ambulation, andeating
• Assists patients with mobility using appropriate safety measures. Transfer, position,turn, and lift patients using proper techniques, body mechanics, andequipment.
• Assists patients with dietary needs including setting up a food tray, feeding, andassisting with ordering or replacing a food tray or fooditem
• Measure, calculate, and record patient's intake and output, including mealpercentages
• Assists in admission and transfer process by preparing patient room, gatheringpatient belongings, and orienting patient and family to newenvironment
• Maintains patient environment, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderlycondition
• Assists with clerical work including answering phones and call bells, entering data, and maintaining medicalrecords
• Performs inventory checks, per shift and restocks or communicates the need to reorderas indicated
• Within scope, performs technical tasks, advanced skill sets, and other duties asassigned with appropriate training andcompetency
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I TasksList).

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program. Minimum completion of first semester of Registered Nurse academic program preferred. Current listing with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Services Nurse Aide I Registry prior to start date required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider card required.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledgeof the principlesof growthanddevelopmentand demonstratesthe skills andcompetency appropriateto the ages, culture, developmental stages,and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

• Will limit access to protectedhealth information(PHI) to the information reasonably necessaryto do thejob.
• Will share information onlyon a need to know basis for workpurposes.
• Accessto verbal,written and electronicPHI for this job has been determinedbased on job level and job responsibilitywithin the organization. Computerized accessto PHI for this job has been determinedas described aboveand is controlled via user ID andpassword.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

Those required by unit. Includes blood pressure manometer, stethoscope, thermometer, personal protective equipment, wheelchairs, stretchers, utility carts, and related clinical equipment.

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.