Certified Nursing Assistant (LTC, Float)

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development. Peabody is a 34-acre campus that is a Medicare certified long & short- term skilled nursing facility. It also has rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech language therapy. This facility also handles wound care, IV therapy, and end of life care. Unique Facility Benefits: - The facility has been updated with a modern look. - Each patient has separate rooms with their own bathroom. - We have 27/7 onsite nursing staff. - ThedaCare is selective on patients they accept at the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid State of Wisconsin CNA Certification
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for healthcare providers

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.
• Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the care team to ensure quality, cost-effective safe patient care practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific.
• Respectfully addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met.
• Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction.
• Identifies and escalates patient risk to prevent crises.
• Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
• Reinforces patient education to improve care outcomes and safe patient practices.
• Performs and documents patient cares including personal hygiene, mobility, activities of daily living, and vital signs, and ensures the care environment promotes patient safety.
• Provides care to patients including collecting body fluids for testing and cultures, administering medications if applicable, and providing patient care as defined within the nursing plan of care and/or physician orders, within the scope of the CNA role.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement
• e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
• e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees