CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - MEDICAL PEDIATRICS

Aspirus•Wausau, WI

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About The Position

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR to join our MED/SURG ICU team! The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience and completion of a nursing assistant course.
Prior listing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry required with current registry recommended.
For Home Health, and Hospice - Current CNA certification required and required to maintain certification throughout employment in this role.
Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
Annual accrual of CEUs/continuing education requirements per Education Council recommendation for the given year.
Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position.
Is able to travel to patient/client homes to provide patient/client care.
Possesses a valid Wisconsin Driver's License required.
Possesses automobile liability insurance with minimum $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.
CPR or BLS
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting beneficial or previous work experience in a post-acute care setting or nursing home beneficial.