Nursing Assistant, Operating Room
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) to support Registered Nurses in Pre/Post PACU and provide care to surgical patients. The role provides direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Care includes assisting with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding. The Nursing Assistant interacts with patients, visitors, and family members to establish trusting relationships and provide high-quality care. The position is based at East Madison Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility. The schedule is 90% FTE, Monday through Friday, with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The department is closed on weekends and holidays; hours may vary based on operational needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State of Wisconsin-approved Nursing Assistant program.
- Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire.
- Obtain BLS/CPR certification within three months.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Support Registered Nurses in Pre/Post PACU and provide care to 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, mobility, and intentional rounding.
- Engage with visitors, patients, and family members to establish trusting relationships and provide high-quality care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package; relevant work experience will be considered when determining starting base pay.
- May be eligible for a $2,700 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Variety of schedule and shift options intended to support flexibility and work-life balance.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring applicants to 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
