CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant- Medical Surgical Oncology Unit-West Allis
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant supports registered nurses with daily patient care on a medical-surgical oncology unit. The role includes helping patients with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, nutrition, and skin care; measuring and documenting vital signs and other patient information; and communicating patient observations, concerns, and needs to the RN. The CNA also assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; collects specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated; maintains supplies and equipment; and may perform additional tasks such as IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans when required by the unit. The position requires providing age-appropriate care, following infection-prevention procedures, and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record. It is full-time, 36 hours per week, on a third-shift schedule of 1900–0730, with every other weekend and rotating holiday assignments. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20.
Requirements
- Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
- High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
- Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
- Functional vision and hearing.
Responsibilities
- Assist RNs with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, activity orders, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
- Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
- Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction and promptly communicate patient and family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room preparation, patient orientation, linen removal, and management of belongings.
- Keep the patient’s call light within reach and answer call lights promptly.
- Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling procedures.
- Complete errands, including delivery and pickup of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
- Perform patient positioning and transportation duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper techniques and assistive devices.
- Support patient nutrition by reviewing diets, setting up and removing trays, positioning patients, and assisting with diet selection under RN direction.
- Support skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
- Perform additional duties as required by the site or unit, which may include IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans.
- Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, appropriate disposal of contaminated materials, and proper attire when caring for patients in isolation.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
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.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on position and circumstances.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
