CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - 3W - CARDIAC PROGRESSIVE CARE - EVENINGS (5005145013)

Froedtert Health•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 duties taught during CNA training and certification or learned during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CNA may also be asked to provide continuous safety observation. This position is on the 3W Cardiac Progressive Care unit at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is a 0.6 FTE position on the evening shift, scheduled from 15:00 to 23:30, with rotating holidays and work every third weekend. The position reports to the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and to the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned.

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 basic nursing course that encompasses the criteria in the State of Wisconsin administrative code and at least one acute-care medical/surgical clinical rotation.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS), or an AHA-approved equivalent, is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated, age-appropriate care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Assist patients with basic nursing skills, personal care, and basic restorative services as 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.