Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care

Tomah Health•Tomah, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct nursing care to infant through geriatric patients on Acute Care units, following the minimum standard of care. The role supports patients’ personal hygiene, activities of daily living, comfort, safety, assessment, documentation, and response to care. The CNA works collaboratively with nursing staff and other hospital employees, communicates patient observations to the responsible nurse, and accepts reassignment as needed to provide patient care. This is a part-time position with benefits, with two positions available and a minimum of 36 hours per two-week pay period. Shifts vary Monday through Friday between 6 a.m.–6 p.m. and 6 p.m.–6 a.m.; the role includes a fourth-weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Pay is based on experience, with shift differentials after 3 p.m. and before 6 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program.
Current and active listing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
Current certification or eligibility to become BLS certified.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact positively with customers and employees.
Ability to acquire knowledge and maintain established competency levels for essential nursing practice.
Proficient computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment and use computer/keyboard functions.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress, and with minimal supervision.
High level of intelligence, integrity, and responsibility, with ability to comprehend and analyze details.
Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients.
Ability to perform physical job requirements, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Good hearing to receive detailed information through oral communication and discriminate sounds, and visual acuity to assess color changes and verify written materials.
Ability to function effectively under stressful situations and accept possible exposure to infectious or communicable diseases, noise, blood and bloodborne diseases, chemicals or fumes, odors, gases, dust, physical injury or verbal abuse from an out-of-control patient, and distressed patients, families, or visitors.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene care, including bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and assistance with showers.
Assist with activities of daily living, including meals, feeding, ambulation, turning, and positioning.
Provide fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Administer enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, and sitz and therapeutic baths.
Perform intake and output measurements, check vital signs and weight, conduct sugar and acetone urine testing, collect specimens, and provide post-mortem care.
Address patients’ comfort needs and promptly answer call lights and requests.
Report patient observations to the nurse caring for the patient and coordinate ongoing assessment with the staff RN according to age-related standards of care.
Document care on appropriate flow sheets accurately and completely within the specified time frame.
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care and the patient’s physical and emotional response to teaching and nursing interventions.
Communicate with patients using appropriate oral, written, verbal, and non-verbal behaviors; respect privacy, explain care, and treat patients with dignity.
Maintain a neat and attractive appearance and perform duties competently and caringly to instill patient confidence.
Work effectively as a team member and assist in orienting new employees.
Use resources and materials efficiently and safely; maintain a safe and attractive environment for patients and coworkers.
Transport patients and equipment as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings at least 50% of the time and read and initial minutes for meetings not attended.
Maintain effective working relationships with nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
Identify problems, participate in problem solving, and evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively.
Perform specialized-area duties listed on the relevant skill list and, with specialized training, additional tasks pertinent to the assigned area.
Accept reassignment as needed to provide care for patients.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer documentation of patient care and other related patient information.
Comply with and uphold Tomah Health’s Standards of Behavior.
Perform other duties as assigned.