Nursing Assistant - Med/Surgical 9T; 0.4 FTE; PM Shift

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs basic nursing assistant procedures learned through outside training and certification. 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 position works under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and oral assignments that are expected to be completed during the scheduled shift. The role is on a 35-bed Med/Surgical unit serving complex surgical and medical patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Patients may include general surgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, ENT, plastics, and general medical cases. The position is listed as 0.4 FTE on the PM shift, with eight-hour shifts and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The CNA must be available during the first week of employment for orientation from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Currently CPR certified or eligible for CPR certification.
Available during the first week of employment from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for CNA orientation.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing assistant procedures within the scope of training and certification.
Practice medical asepsis and follow basic hospital safety policies and procedures.
Respect patients’ dignity and privacy and maintain objectivity during patient care.
Complete written and oral work assignments within the scheduled shift.
Work under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Participate in the PM shift schedule, including every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.