CNA - MedSurg

Advocate Health•Oshkosh, WI

2d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA provides daily patient care on a medical-surgical unit under the direction and supervision of registered nurses. The role supports patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, positioning, skin care, and age-appropriate needs; collects and documents patient data in the electronic medical record; and communicates observations and concerns to the RN. The CNA also assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, unit errands, stocking, and equipment and work-area cleanliness. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may include IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, 0600–1830, Monday through Friday, with every third weekend and one major and one minor holiday. Self-scheduling is available. The position is based in the Med/Surg department at Advocate Medical Center Oshkosh. The stated pay range is $20.80–$31.20 per hour. The role requires maintaining infection-prevention practices and annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications. Team members must be able to meet the physical demands of patient care and may be continuously exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

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 issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days.
High school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
Functional vision and hearing.

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 accurately in the electronic medical record.
Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs promptly to the RN, and 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’s 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 processes for specimen identification and labeling; maintain required competency.
Complete errands such as delivery and pickup of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; maintain and order nursing-area stock; and clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transport duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling using proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices are provided and maintained.
As required by site or unit, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans under RN direction.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.
Perform other related duties as required.

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 role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.