CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Neuro ICU

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) PM position for a CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant in the Neuro ICU at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center. The schedule involves three 8-hour shifts per week, from 3pm to 11pm, with an every-other-weekend obligation. The role focuses on assisting Registered Nurses (RNs) with the daily care of patients, including personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring vital signs. Accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and effective communication with the RN are essential. The position also involves participating in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes, managing patient call lights, collecting specimens, and maintaining the nursing area. The CNA will perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, assist with nutritional needs, and help maintain skin integrity. Depending on unit requirements and under RN direction, tasks like removing IVs, providing post-mortem care, and performing bladder scans may be required. Adherence to infection prevention policies, including hand hygiene and aseptic techniques, is critical. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
None. (Experience Required: None)
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings.
Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification.
Maintains competency as required.
Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
Maintains and orders stock for nursing area.
Cleans equipment and work areas.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care.
Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.