Nursing Assistant – Emergency Dept

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA/CNA) for the Emergency Department. The role works in a fast-paced, rapidly changing patient care environment and assists with a wide variety of patient conditions and acuities. Nursing Assistants may be assigned to multiple areas within the department, where they will continue learning and developing emergency medicine skills. The work may include performing EKGs, assisting in the waiting room and triage, and collaborating with community partners and law enforcement. The department offers additional education opportunities to expand emergency medicine knowledge, and each day brings different work and learning experiences. Available schedules are 60% FTE and 90% FTE. Day/evening primary shift is 0700–1930; evening primary shift is 1100–2300. Applicants may be eligible for a $1,800 or $2,700 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE.

Requirements

  • Graduate of a State of Wisconsin-approved Nurse Aid Training Program.
  • BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
  • Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with care for patients with a wide variety of conditions and acuities.
  • Work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing patient care environment.
  • Perform EKGs.
  • Assist in the waiting room and triage.
  • Collaborate with community partners and law enforcement.
  • Participate in additional education opportunities to develop emergency medicine knowledge.
  • Support the community from door to door.

Benefits

  • Potential sign-on bonus of $1,800 or $2,700, prorated based on FTE.
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