Nursing Assistant CNA - Weekends - Ventilator Unit

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

4EF is a high-acuity Medical/Telemetry unit with a specialized respiratory focus. We are the only non‑ICU unit in the system that provides care for ventilated patients. While respiratory care is central to our work, the unit supports a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions, including: COPD Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diabetic ulcers Cellulitis Pneumonia Patients on 4EF require a high level of attention—just below ICU-level care—making this an excellent environment for CNAs who want to expand their clinical skills and work on a fast-paced, team-centered unit.

Requirements

• Current CNA certification
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfort working with high-acuity patients
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Interest in respiratory or telemetry care (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations).
• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and overall hygiene.
• Promote safe mobility through ambulation and repositioning.
• Assist with feeding, including supporting patients with swallowing difficulties.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked patient environment.
• Document care accurately and communicate observations or concerns to the nursing team.
• Provide oral care every 2 hours for tracheostomy and ventilated patients.
• Perform patient turns every 2 hours for high-risk or immobile patients.
• Use transfer and mobility equipment such as ceiling lifts, Hoyer lifts, and Sara Stedy devices.
• Perform delegated tasks from RNs, which may include: Bladder scans CBI (Continuous Bladder Irrigation) assistance Post-operative vital signs Telemetry management Specimen collection

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed