CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - 5SE - INTERNAL MEDICINE (5005146018)

Froedtert Health•MILWAUKEE, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides delegated age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner. The CNA assists patients with tasks outlined in their clinical competency assessment, including basic nursing skills, personal care skills, and basic restorative services. The CNA practices and performs skills taught during CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CNA may be asked to provide continuous safety observation. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, or current enrollment in a nursing program with documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses confirming successful completion of the basic nursing course meeting State of Wisconsin administrative code criteria and at least one acute-care medical/surgical clinical rotation.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification or an AHA-approved equivalent within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated age-appropriate care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
Assist patients with tasks in the clinical competency assessment, including basic nursing skills, personal care skills, and basic restorative services.
Perform skills taught during CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses.
Provide continuous safety observation when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.