IR (5005145021)

Froedtert Health•MILWAUKEE, WI

3d•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 performs tasks taught during CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CNA may also provide continuous safety observation. The role reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and to the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned. The schedule requires a minimum of 36 hours in a six-week schedule period. At least 12 of those hours must be on weekends, and the employee must work one major holiday and one difficult-to-staff day per calendar 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 qualifying 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.
Work a minimum of 36 hours in each six-week schedule period, including at least 12 weekend hours and one major holiday and one difficult-to-staff day per calendar year.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

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