Certified Nursing Assistant, Ortho/Neuro Unit - Days

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

4d•$18 - $25

About The Position

As a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant on the Ortho/Neuro Unit, you provide hands-on patient care and support that contributes to comfort, safety, and recovery. You work alongside a clinical team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position is scheduled for 12 hours per week on days and may float to different units based on 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 within educational scope and according to applicable standards and procedures.
Problem-solving, technical, interpersonal, motivational, professional, adaptability, attendance, and dependability skills as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within the CNA’s educational scope and according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Respond to call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document care provided according to standards.
Maintain a clean work and patient environment.
Maintain supplies by scanning, stocking, ordering supplies, and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
Float to various units based on identified patient care needs.
Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities.
Train or precept new partners in collaboration with the unit educator.
Perform blood glucose monitoring in coordination with lab personnel.
Complete bladder scanning after reviewing the procedure and completing competency training.
Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors.
Manage and report collection devices, including ostomy or other fecal management systems, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes to suction, and surgical drains under the direction of a supervising RN; measure and report output as applicable.
Complete vital signs, including manual blood pressure, and report abnormal values to the supervising RN.
Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN, including Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate.
Follow safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly, including lifts and gait belts for partner and patient safety.