Nursing Assistant - General Medical 6T; 0.4 FTE; PM Shifts

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital•Madison, OH

1d•$21

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs basic nursing assistant procedures taught through an external training and certification program. 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 CNA works under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and oral work assignments that are expected to be completed during the scheduled shift. This position works PM shifts from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, in eight-hour shifts, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The employee must be available during the first week of employment from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for CNA orientation. UnityPoint Health-Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver healthcare services to the community. UnityPoint Health describes its workplace culture as one of belonging, where people are valued and respected, and emphasizes support and development opportunities for team members.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Currently CPR certified or eligible for certification.
Must be available during the first week of employment from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for CNA orientation.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing assistant procedures learned through an external training and certification program.
Practice medical asepsis.
Respect the dignity and privacy of every patient.
Maintain objectivity during patient care.
Adhere to basic hospital safety policies and procedures.
Practice within the scope of training.
Complete written and oral work assignments within the scheduled shift.
Work under the close supervision of the Registered Nurse.