Nursing Assistant - Acute Care- Surgical Specialties

UW Health • Madison, WI

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team – we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.
We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to:
Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the unit.
Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. NAs will assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.
Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.
At UW Health, you will have:
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required
• Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred

Responsibilities

• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the unit.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. NAs will assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees