Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical/ Oncology

Advocate Health • Kenosha, WI

5d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides daily patient care in the Medical Surgical/Oncology department under the direction and supervision of registered nurses. The role supports patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, skin integrity, and other needs; gathers and documents patient data in the Electronic Medical Record; and communicates observations and concerns to the RN. The position also assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, unit errands, stocking, and cleaning. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may include IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans.

The incumbent must provide age-appropriate care, follow infection-prevention practices and department procedures, and maintain required certifications and annual education. This is a part-time position scheduled for two 12-hour shifts, 0630–1900, with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide must be in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within 45 days.
• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds over the head, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, and push or pull with 30 pounds of force.
• Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and to wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to hazards and blood or body fluids.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, positioning, range-of-motion activities, and transfers.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction and promptly communicate and document patient and family observations, concerns, and needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings; keep call lights within reach and answer them promptly.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes.
• Complete errands, including delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Position and transport patients using proper techniques and assistive devices; assist with nutritional needs, including reviewing diets, setting up and removing trays, positioning, and diet selection.
• Support skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• As directed by the RN and required by the site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for isolation care.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following department policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable; incentive pay for select positions; and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED