Certified Nursing Assistant

SSM Health • Madison, WI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. This role involves receiving patient care assignments from the registered nurse (RN), initiating delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence, and collecting/documenting patient data. The CNA plays a crucial role in monitoring patient condition, assisting with daily living activities, performing various nursing procedures, and maintaining a safe and organized patient environment. This position requires a constant state of alertness and safe practice.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• No experience required

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