Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Unit - Days

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

About The Position

As a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant on the Medical Unit, you provide hands-on patient care and support comfort, safety, and recovery while working alongside a clinical team. This role works 20 hours per week on the day shift in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The CNA provides care within the scope of their education and according to care standards, shift routines, and organizational policies and procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program.
Current CNA certificate in the applicable state.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to provide care within the scope of education and follow standards, routines, and policies and procedures.
Ability to report abnormal blood pressure values and other relevant information to the supervising RN.
Ability to use appropriate equipment and materials safely, including lifts and gait belts.
Demonstrated problem-solving, technical, interpersonal, motivational, professional, safety, adaptability, attendance, and dependability skills.

Responsibilities

Provide assigned patient care within the scope of education and in accordance with standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answer call lights promptly and appropriately.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain clean work and patient environments.
Scan, stock, and order supplies, and dispose of expired or damaged supplies.
Float to various units based on identified patient care needs.
Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities.
Train and precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator.
Perform blood glucose monitoring in coordination with laboratory personnel.
Complete bladder scanning procedures after training and competency check-off.
Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors.
Manage and report care and output for colostomy, ileostomy, other fecal management systems, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes to suction, and surgical drains under the direction of a 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.
Follow safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly, including lifts and gait belts for partner and patient safety.
Maintain punctuality, dependability, professionalism, adaptability, and effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.