Nursing Assistant – Pre/Post PACU

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program
• Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months

Nice To Haves

• 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant

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

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• 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
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

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