Certified Nursing Assistant, Ortho/Neuro - Second Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

3d•$18 - $25

About The Position

As a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant, you’ll provide hands-on support that contributes to patient comfort, safety, and recovery while working alongside a clinical team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on second shift. The CNA provides patient care within the scope of their education and according to standards of care, shift routines, and organizational policies and procedures. The role supports patients and clinical staff through care documentation, maintaining the patient environment and supplies, and floating to units based on patient-care needs. The CNA also participates in performance improvement activities and may train or precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator. Additional clinical duties include blood glucose monitoring with lab personnel; bladder scanning after procedure review and competency training; connecting patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors; managing and reporting output from collection devices; taking and reporting vital signs, including manual blood pressure; and discontinuing specified invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program.
Current CNA certificate in the applicable state.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to identify and resolve problems, gather information, and report as appropriate.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate respectfully, and work constructively with others.
Ability to remain productive, persistent, and self-directed during work hours.
Ability to react well under pressure, accept responsibility, and follow through on commitments.
Ability to adapt to changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Consistent attendance and punctuality; ready to accept assignment at work.
Ability to follow instructions and leadership direction and complete tasks on time or communicate an alternate plan.
Ability to use equipment and materials properly and observe safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as assigned and within educational scope, following standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answer call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain a clean work and patient environment.
Maintain supplies by scanning, stocking, and ordering supplies and disposing of expired or damaged items.
Float to various units based on identified patient-care needs.
Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities.
Train or precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator.
Perform blood glucose monitoring with lab personnel.
Perform bladder scanning after procedure review and completion of competency training.
Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors.
Manage and report care and output measures for colostomy, ileostomy, or other fecal management systems; indwelling catheters; nasogastric tubes to suction; and surgical drains under the direction of the supervising RN.
Complete vital signs, including manual blood pressure, and report abnormal values to the supervising RN.
Discontinue indwelling (Foley) catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate under the direction of the supervising RN.
Use appropriate equipment for partner and patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.
Follow safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.