CNA Respiratory Care Unit - Rotating

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients within the Respiratory Care Unit. Key responsibilities include receiving patient care assignments from the registered nurse (RN) in charge and initiating delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence for specific patient age groups. The role requires collecting and documenting patient data for admission assessments and reassessments, as well as providing appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis of patient responses to care and significant changes in condition. Effective communication, including charting and relaying information to team members and the licensed nurse regarding patient conditions, complaints, or educational needs, is essential. The CNA will answer patient calls, take vital signs, monitor patient behavior and physical condition, and assist with daily living activities such as baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene, and bed making. Other duties include performing dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing exercises, catheter care, and collecting biological specimens. The CNA also prepares patients for discharge, assists with clerical duties like answering telephones and organizing medical records, orients new patients and their significant others to the unit, operates and troubleshoots equipment, and may perform point of care testing.

Requirements

• An active Wisconsin CNA certification
• Education equivalency for licensing
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees