NICU CNA/HUC

Advocate Aurora Health • Green Bay, WI

295d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The NICU CNA/HUC position at Aurora BayCare Medical Center involves assisting registered nurses with the daily care of patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Responsibilities include patient care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and ambulation, as well as documenting vital signs and patient data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The role also includes participating in the admission, transfer, and discharge processes, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and maintaining effective communication with the healthcare team. The position requires adherence to infection prevention policies and coordination of tests and treatments across departments.

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.
• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads.
• High level of attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs, I & O, daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN.
• Ensures patient call light is always in reach and answers call-lights promptly.
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and communicates observations to RN.
• Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of the patient under direction of RN.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention.
• Coordinates tests and treatments with various departments.
• Facilitates communications required to support patient care.
• Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED