CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - BMH - SPINAL/GENERAL REHAB

Froedtert•Wauwatosa, WI

2d•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 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 also be asked to provide continuous safety observation. The position reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and to the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned. The position is at Froedtert Bluemound Rehab Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The schedule requires a minimum of 32 weekday hours or 16 weekend hours per month, plus one major and one minor holiday per year.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification; alternatively, 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 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 skills, and basic restorative services identified in the clinical competency assessment.
Perform skills taught through CNA training and certification or basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses.
Provide continuous safety observation when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.