CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, FH - 5NE - INTERNAL MEDICINE - DAYS

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

4d•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 within their clinical competency assessment, including basic nursing skills, personal care skills, and basic restorative services. The CNA performs skills taught during CNA training and certification or during basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses. The CNA may also provide continuous safety observation. The position reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RNs on duty during each assigned shift. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

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 within the CNA's clinical competency assessment.
Perform skills taught during CNA training and certification or basic nursing courses at an accredited school for professional nurses.
Provide continuous safety observation when asked.
Perform other duties as assigned.