Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) - 0.9FTE Midshift

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coordinates and delivers patient care services under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor or Med/Surg RN. The role provides care in a fast-paced, high-acuity med/surg unit, supporting patients with diverse, complex, and rapidly changing conditions. The CNA works as part of a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment focused on patient-centered care. Osceola Medical Center uses its core behavior standards—teamwork, honesty and integrity, compassion, respect, and quality—as a foundation for hiring and developing team members. Successful candidates are expected to treat patients, visitors, and colleagues with dignity and respect; take ownership and follow through; adapt positively to change; contribute to trust, collaboration, and accountability; and support OMC’s mission and values.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin Nursing Assistant certification, or ability to obtain it before the start date.
BLS certification.
Ability to perform the essential functions of a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Ability to effectively handle stress and convey empathy and compassion.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Astute observation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide age-appropriate and culturally appropriate care.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting at least 50 pounds independently or with assistance, standing and walking for 8–12-hour shifts, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
Manual dexterity for patient-care tasks and vision and hearing sufficient to monitor patient safety, detect changes in condition, and understand instructions.

Nice To Haves

One year of Med/Surg or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Observe, collect, and document patient information while providing care, and promptly report significant changes in a patient’s condition to a registered nurse or physician.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulation, as outlined in the plan of care.
Maintain an effective clinical work environment by cleaning work areas, changing linens, monitoring supply levels, and transporting patients or specimens throughout the hospital.
Assist patients and families during admission, orientation to the hospital, clinic, or home health experience, and discharge.
Provide care and treatments outlined in the plan of care, including monitoring vital signs, measuring height and weight, collecting specimens, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, range-of-motion exercises, and drain care.
Maintain competency in required skills and complete annual competency assessments using the documented competency checklist.
Participate effectively in the interdisciplinary care team and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, and team members.
Follow policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality per OMC policy, and provide age-appropriate and culturally appropriate care.
Perform additional duties as needed.
Demonstrate behavior-based leadership by treating others with dignity and respect, taking ownership, adapting to change, and supporting trust, collaboration, accountability, and OMC’s mission and values.