CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FWBH - MEDICAL SURGICAL

Froedtert•West Bend, WI

15d•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 practices and performs skills 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 to the RNs on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned. This is an on-site position at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in West Bend, Wisconsin. It is 0.6 FTE with 24 standard hours per week, working two 12-hour shifts per week from 1900 to 0730. The schedule includes rotating holidays and every third weekend.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification; alternatively, must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses showing successful completion of a basic nursing course encompassing the criteria specified by the State of Wisconsin administrative code, along with at least one acute-care medical/surgical clinical rotation.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider, 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 patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
Assist patients with basic nursing skills, personal care skills, and basic restorative services as outlined in the clinical competency assessment.
Practice and perform skills 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.