Nursing Assistant - Neuro Reg Care 8T; 0.8 FTE; Night Shifts; M - F

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs basic nursing assistant procedures learned through an external training and certification program. The CNA practices medical asepsis, respects each patient’s dignity and privacy, maintains objectivity during patient care, follows basic hospital safety policies and procedures, and works within the scope of their training. The CNA works under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse and completes written and oral assignments during the scheduled shift. The role is on a 45-bed Neuro/Medical-Surgical unit. The multidisciplinary team provides care for complex neurological, medical, and surgical patients, including patients with acute stroke, chronic neurological illnesses, and neurosurgical needs, as well as general medical and surgical patients. The position is listed as 0.8 FTE, with overnight 8- and 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, and a holiday rotation. The employee must be available during the first week of employment for CNA orientation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Currently CPR certified or eligible for certification.
Must be available during the first week of employment from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for CNA orientation.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing assistant procedures learned through an external training and certification program.
Practice medical asepsis and respect patients’ dignity and privacy.
Maintain objectivity during patient care and follow basic hospital safety policies and procedures.
Practice within the scope of training.
Work under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Complete written and oral work assignments during the scheduled shift.
Provide care as part of a multidisciplinary team for complex neurological, medical, and surgical patients.