CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - 4SW - INTERNAL MEDICINE - Nights

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

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. The role reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned. The position is on the 4SW Internal Medicine unit, with a scheduled shift of 1900–0730. Holidays are rotating, and weekends are worked every third weekend.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, or current enrollment in a nursing program with documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses showing successful completion of the required basic nursing course 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

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