CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, NHFH - MEDICAL SURGICAL - FCH-P

Froedtert•Pewaukee, WI

41d•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 be asked to provide continuous safety observation and performs other duties as assigned. This position is based onsite at the NH-Pewaukee Community Hospital in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The schedule is 36 hours per six-week schedule period, with shifts depending on department needs. Weekend and holiday work may be required based on need. The CNA must be willing to float to other locations if needed and be flexible with their schedule. 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.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, or current enrollment in a nursing program with documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses showing successful completion of the basic nursing course meeting State of Wisconsin administrative code criteria 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.
Must be willing to float to other locations if needed and be flexible with the schedule.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated, age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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.
Float to other locations if needed and maintain schedule flexibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.