CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Observation and Neuro Med Surg

Advocate Health•Kohler, WI

4d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant supports registered nurses in providing daily care to patients in the Observation and Neuro Med Surg department. The role includes assisting with personal care, nutrition, mobility, positioning, skin integrity, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, and patient transitions. The CNA performs duties under RN direction and follows department procedures, including infection-prevention practices and age-specific care requirements. This is a part-time position scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, 0300–1500, with every third weekend and every other holiday. The pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour. The position requires the physical ability to perform patient-handling tasks and may involve continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that may include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits; flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave; retirement plans with employer match; financial wellness programs; and educational assistance. Eligibility may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, as applicable.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, and push or pull with 30 pounds of force.
Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional vision and hearing.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Ability to wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to workplace hazards and blood or body fluids.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
Perform purposeful rounds under RN direction, promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN, and document appropriately.
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
Keep the patient call light within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes; maintain required competency.
Complete errands, including picking up and delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transport tasks involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patients' nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
As directed by the RN and required by the site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.