Nursing Assistant CNA - Full-time - 3rd Shift
About The Position
This is a full-time Nursing Assistant (CNA) position available on the 3rd shift (NOC shift) at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Openings are available on several units, offering 8 or 12-hour shifts. Weekend and holiday rotation will be required. The role involves direct patient care, including assisting with daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs monitoring. CNAs also support nurses and doctors by setting up equipment, transporting patients, restocking supplies, and maintaining a clean environment. Patient observation, documentation, and emotional support for patients and their families are key responsibilities. The job description also highlights how the role might differ for someone new to a hospital setting, emphasizing the fast-paced environment, high patient turnover, and the need to support nurses during procedures and transport patients. CNAs work closely with a multidisciplinary team and gain exposure to various departments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or the equivalent
- CNA (WI Registry)
- Compassion and patience
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- The ability to use equipment (gait belts, transfer devices, lifts, etc) to care for patients
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Help patients with mobility: turning, repositioning, and transferring between beds and wheelchairs.
- Serve meals and assist with feeding if needed.
- Take and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
- Report any changes in a patient’s condition to nurses or doctors.
- Set up medical equipment and assist during some procedures.
- Transport patients to different departments (e.g., radiology, surgery).
- Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Monitor patients for signs of distress or changes in behavior.
- Document care provided and communicate observations to the healthcare team.
- Offer companionship and reassurance to patients.
- Communicate with patients’ families and help them understand care routines.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
