CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - 3W - CARDIAC PROGRESSIVE CARE - EVENINGS

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

1d•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 the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned. This position is based at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the 3W Cardiac Progressive Care unit. It is a 0.6 FTE evening position, scheduled 15:00–23:30, with rotating holidays and work every third weekend.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required; alternatively, the candidate must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and provide 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 certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

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 outlined in the clinical competency assessment.
Perform duties taught during CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses.
Provide continuous safety observation when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.