Nursing Assistant – Pre/Post PACU
About The Position
Be part of something remarkable. Join our team who consistently earns 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 (NA, CNA) to: Prepare patients for the Operating Room and/or procedure requiring anesthesia. Obtain vital signs, reposition patients, and comfort patients. You will prepare charts for the following day’s patients. Interact and engage with patients and their families to establish a trusting relationship and assist with wayfinding. Work within a dynamic team and be a part of a fast pace setting!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required
- Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for the Operating Room and/or procedure requiring anesthesia.
- Obtain vital signs, reposition patients, and comfort patients.
- Prepare charts for the following day’s patients.
- Interact and engage with patients and their families to establish a trusting relationship and assist with wayfinding.
- Work within a dynamic team and be a part of a fast pace setting!
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- 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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
