CNA Certified Nursing Assistant - Telemetry - West Allis

Advocate Health • West Allis, WI

3d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides daily patient care on the Telemetry unit at Aurora West Allis Medical Center under the direction and supervision of registered nurses. The role supports patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, skin integrity, specimen collection, monitoring, and admission, transfer, and discharge activities. The CNA documents patient information in the Electronic Medical Record, communicates observations and concerns to the RN, and follows infection-prevention policies and age-specific care requirements.

The position is full time, with 36 hours per week scheduled as three 12-hour weekday shifts. It includes a commitment to work every third weekend and 50% of holidays. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20. The role requires a high school diploma or GED/HSED, a nurse aide in good standing on the applicable state registry, and American Heart Association BLS certification within 45 days of starting.

Requirements

• High school graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification must be obtained within 45 days.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, transferring patients with a second person, and sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, and reaching during the work shift.
• Functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, using protective clothing as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, 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, communicate patient and family observations, concerns, and needs promptly to the RN, and document appropriately.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes under RN supervision, 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 processes for specimen identification and labeling; maintain required competency.
• Complete errands such as delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transport, including lifting and pushing or pulling using proper technique and assistive devices.
• Support patient nutrition under RN direction by reviewing diets, setting up and removing trays, positioning patients, and assisting with diet selection.
• Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices are provided and maintained.
• 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, safe disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation.
• Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the patient's age-specific needs.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use protective clothing as necessary.

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
• Competitive compensation
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

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