Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA) - Critical Care

Advocate Health • Oconomowoc, WI

4d • $21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides daily patient care in the Critical Care unit under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports patients’ hygiene, nutrition, mobility, positioning, skin integrity, and other care needs; gathers and documents patient data in the electronic medical record; and communicates observations and concerns to the RN. The CNA also assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes, specimen collection and point-of-care testing, unit errands and supplies, and infection-prevention practices. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may include removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts from 0630 to 1900 and rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20. The role requires the physical ability to perform patient-care tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisted transfers, and involves continuous exposure to potential hazards and blood and body fluids, requiring protective clothing as appropriate.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in the state where the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days.
• High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
• Ability to work with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and wear protective clothing as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
• Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction; promptly communicate patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN and document appropriately.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
• Keep the patient call light within reach and respond to call lights promptly.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification.
• Complete errands, including transporting trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
• Perform patient positioning and transportation tasks, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper technique and assistive devices.
• Support patients’ nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
• Support skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; ensure special supplies and appliances, such as TED hose and sequential compression devices, are provided and maintained.
• As directed by an RN and as required by site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation.
• Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development and patient-specific needs.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, including potential shift and on-call premiums, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED