CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Advocate Health•Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County - 3400 Union Ave, WI

1d•$21 - $31

About The Position

The CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant supports registered nurses with daily patient care in the Nursing Float Pool. The role includes assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, nutrition, and skin care; collecting and documenting patient measurements and observations; and helping with admission, transfer, and discharge processes. The CNA performs specimen collection and point-of-care testing as indicated, responds promptly to call lights, completes unit errands and supply tasks, and maintains equipment and work areas. Under RN direction and depending on site or unit requirements, duties may also include removing IVs, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. The position requires care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served, accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record, and adherence to infection-prevention policies. It is part-time at 24 hours per week, scheduled as either two 12-hour night shifts (1845–0715) or three 8-hour night shifts (2245–0715), with every third weekend and two holidays per year.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
No prior experience required.
Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry for the state in which the team member practices.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within 45 days.
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 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Ability to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
Ability to work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and continuous exposure to blood and body fluids; wear protective clothing as necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist RNs with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, activity orders, 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 rounding under RN direction and promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN; document appropriately.
Assist with 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 answer call lights promptly.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved processes for accurate specimen labeling and identification; maintain required competency.
Complete errands such as picking up and delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling with proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including reviewing diets, setting up and removing trays, positioning patients, and assisting with diet selection.
Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; provide and maintain supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
As directed by an RN and required by the site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans.
Follow infection-prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, 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.
Use required equipment and protective clothing as appropriate to the work and exposure conditions.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.