Nursing Assistant- Med/Surg, 90% FTE Day/Evening
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) to join the Medical/Surgical inpatient floors at East Madison Hospital. The role partners with Registered Nurses to provide care to medical and surgical patients, delivering direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Care includes assistance with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, intentional rounding, and performing 12-lead ECGs. The Nursing Assistant also engages with visitors, patients, and family members to establish trusting relationships and support high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. This is a 0.90 FTE position scheduled for 36 hours per week. Day/evening shifts include 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; the schedule includes a one-in-three weekend and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. The position may be eligible for a $2,700 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE. Relevant work experience will be considered in determining starting base pay, and compensation may include evening, night, and weekend differentials.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State of Wisconsin-approved Nurse Aid Training Program.
- Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire.
- BLS/CPR certification within three months.
Nice To Haves
- One year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical/Surgical unit to provide care to medical and surgical patients.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, and mobility.
- Perform intentional rounding and 12-lead ECGs.
- Engage with visitors, patients, and family members to establish trusting relationships and provide high-quality care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
- Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Potential $2,700 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE.
- Evening and night shift differential.
- Weekend differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
