Certified Nursing Assistant

SSM Health • Fond du Lac, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) receives patient care assignments from the registered nurse (RN) in charge and initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence. The role involves collecting and documenting data for assessments, relaying information via charting and communication with team members, and informing the licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition or needs. The CNA answers patient calls, takes vital signs, monitors behavior and physical condition, and assists with patient care activities such as baths, ambulation, feeding, skin care, and hygiene. They also perform procedures like dressing changes, ostomy care, toileting, and specimen collection. Additionally, the CNA prepares patients for discharge, stocks supplies, assists with clerical duties, orients new patients, and operates equipment. The role requires working in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements

• An active Wisconsin CNA certification
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Relays information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed