CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - 4NW TRANSPLANT MEDICINE/SURGER - DAYS(5005146073)

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 performs tasks taught during CNA training and certification or during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CNA may also provide continuous safety observation. The role reports to the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and to the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned. This position is on the 4NW Transplant Medicine/Surgery unit at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The schedule is 0700–1530, two shifts per week, with rotating holidays and every-other-weekend shifts.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification; alternatively, current enrollment in a nursing program with documentation from an accredited school showing 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), or an AHA-approved equivalent, required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent 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 basic nursing skills, personal care, and basic restorative services as outlined in the clinical competency assessment.
Perform skills taught during CNA training and certification or during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses.
Provide continuous safety observation when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.