A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Aurora Health Care, part of 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 within the position's 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 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full time: 40 hours/wk position working in GI and Pain. 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, typically 0700-1530 but can vary at times based on schedule. Will require nightly call (once per week), weekend call (every 4th weekend (Fri-Mon) and holiday call (2 holidays per year). •Call requirement means that you must be able to receive the phone call and be onsite in 40 minutes. Position will involve approximately 70% GI procedures (upper/lower endo and colonoscopies, scope cleaning) and 30% pain procedures (local injections, RFA procedures, neuro stimulator implants). What You'll Do Assist with surgical, diagnostic, and pain management procedures, including injections, neurostimulator implants, RFAs, vertebroplasties, kyphoplasties, and specimen collection/handling. Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, perform point-of-care testing, record results, and provide age-appropriate care under RN/physician supervision. Prepare and maintain procedure rooms, ensuring proper setup, sterilization, high-level disinfection, reprocessing, and adherence to infection control standards. Operate, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on procedural equipment, scopes, ultrasound, and endoscopy systems. Support patient care activities, including positioning, transport, pre-procedure education, prescription requests, and answering routine questions. Manage supplies and inventory by ordering, stocking, receiving, and maintaining adequate departmental and procedural resources. Complete documentation and clerical responsibilities, including procedure records, images/videos, patient charges, scheduling, phone support, patient reminders, record management, and safety initiative participation Required Qualifications GI Technical Specialist (GTS) certification issued by SGNA by completing the SGNA Associates Program needs to be obtained within 6 months. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. High School Graduate. Typically requires 1 year of experience in a nursing assistant, medical assistant or similar patient care position. Typically requires 2 years of experience in patient care that includes experiences in administering injections, IV insertions and knowledge of prescription medications and dosage instructions. 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. Apply today and help us redefine care—for all.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.85 - $32.80 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
License/Certification:
form of transportation to be at facility within 40 minutes (Required)
