Certified Nursing Asst (CNA) | Primary Care | PRN

Tamarack Health Careers•Hayward, WI

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides patient care appropriate to each patient’s condition, age, ability, psychosocial needs, and physical needs, within the CNA’s scope of practice and hospital policy. The role serves adult, pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations and supports patient safety and quality of care.

Requirements

Completion of CNA courses.
Current Wisconsin CNA Registry status.
BLS certification is required before providing independent patient care and must be obtained within 30 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, and turning patients; using special equipment; assisting with bedpans or commodes; and ambulating patients.
Take and record vital signs, weight, and intake and output, and report the information to an RN or provider.
Enter and verify patient data in the EMR system in accordance with current standards and policies.
Maintain clean and neat equipment, utility, and support areas, and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Restock and order supplies as needed.
Schedule surgeries, diagnostic tests, and appointments as appropriate.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Observe patients’ mental and physical conditions and report changes or complaints to an RN.
Consult with other departments as needed to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Perform patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and quality.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with RNs, staff members, medical staff, and other providers.
Orient new employees when necessary.
Respond promptly to changes in workload and adjust assignments as needed to achieve productivity and efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.