Nursing Assistant – Medical/Surgical

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 (CNA, NA) to: Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients. Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding and performing 12 lead ECGs. Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care. Join a state-of-the-art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level. At UW Health, you will have: 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required
• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
• Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding and performing 12 lead ECGs.
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees