Nursing Assistant, CNA – Float Days

Advocate Aurora Health

. Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care techniques, including vital sign measurement, specimen collection, and infection prevention practices. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams while providing age-appropriate care in a fast-paced environment.

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CNA ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care TechniquesInfection Prevention PoliciesExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementSpecimen CollectionPatient PositioningPoint-of-Care TestingEMR DocumentationPatient Transport TechniquesBasic Computer SkillsDiet Review and SetupPost-Mortem CareBladder Scans

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsAbility to Set PrioritiesEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationNurse Aide Certification

Industry Keywords

Acute Care HospitalPatient CareInpatient CareResource TeamCall-Light ResponsivenessAge-Appropriate CareInfection PreventionAssistive DevicesPatient Nutritional NeedsFunctional Vision and Hearing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers
Measure and document blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other patient data in the EMR
Perform purposeful rounding and promptly communicate patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN
Participate in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes under RN supervision
Maintain call-light responsiveness and ensure the call light remains within patient reach
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing
Complete errands, deliver trays, charts, specimens, and reports, and maintain nursing-area stock
Clean equipment and work areas
Perform patient positioning and transport using proper techniques and assistive devices
Support patient nutritional needs through diet review, tray setup/removal, positioning, and diet selection
Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care
Provide and maintain special patient supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices
Remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans when required by the RN and site/unit
Follow infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, contaminated-material disposal, and isolation attire
Provide age-appropriate care based on patient status and developmental needs
Float among Resource Team units and locations across the coverage zone as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of recent inpatient CNA experience in an acute care hospital required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 45 days
Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry in which the team member practices
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or high school graduate
Basic computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
Must be willing to float between units and work at all Resource Team locations as needed
Reliable transportation required
Must be able to work required days schedule and 2 holidays per year
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Must have functional vision and hearing
Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

$6 float shift differential
Flexible self-scheduling
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Annual educational requirements and hospital-based certification support
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Full-time benefits eligibility