Certified Nursing Assistant, Float Pool - Nights

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

2d•$18 - $25

About The Position

As a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool, you provide hands-on support that contributes to patients’ comfort, safety, and recovery while working alongside a clinical team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on nights and floats to various units according to identified patient care needs. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Completion of a CNA program.
Current CNA certificate in the applicable state.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Ability to perform the listed patient-care duties and consistently meet the role’s essential responsibilities.
Problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, remain calm under pressure, and respond professionally to conflict and emotional topics.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes, competing demands, delays, or unexpected events.
Reliable attendance and punctuality; ready to accept assignments at work.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.

Responsibilities

Provide assigned patient care within educational scope and according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Answer call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain clean work and patient environments.
Maintain supplies by scanning, stocking, ordering, and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
Float to units based on identified patient care needs.
Participate in department or unit performance-improvement activities.
Train and precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator.
Perform blood glucose monitoring with lab personnel.
Complete bladder-scanning training and competency requirements.
Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors.
Manage and report collection devices, including ostomy or fecal-management systems, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes to suction, and surgical drains under the supervising RN’s direction.
Complete vital signs, including manual blood pressure measurement, and report abnormal values to the supervising RN.
Discontinue invasive devices under the supervising RN’s direction, including Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate.
Use appropriate safety equipment, such as lifts and gait belts, to support partner and patient safety.
Follow instructions and leadership direction, complete tasks on time, and communicate an alternate plan when needed.