Nursing Assistant –PACU – 60% FTE, Day/Evening
About The Position
Work Schedule : .60 FTE, 24 hours/week. Monday through Friday with variable (8) eight-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am-8:00pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department. Pay : UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay. External hires may be eligible for a $1800 sign on bonus (pro-rated on FTE). Be a part of the REMARKABLE team where we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care. We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA) to: Cross train as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). Coordinate with Nursing Supervisors, assist with patient placement needs of ICU, IMC, general care, or outpatient placement. Communicate with units and ancillary staff. Settle surgical/post-anesthesia patients, obtain vitals, reposition patients, set up suction, assist with airway, empty drains, empty foleys - per RN request, assist with normoglycemia protocol. Assist with activities of daily living, patient transport, intentional rounding, stocking, and ordering equipment. Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program
- 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant
- Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months
Responsibilities
- Cross train as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
- Coordinate with Nursing Supervisors
- Assist with patient placement needs of ICU, IMC, general care, or outpatient placement
- Communicate with units and ancillary staff
- Settle surgical/post-anesthesia patients
- Obtain vitals
- Reposition patients
- Set up suction
- Assist with airway
- Empty drains
- Empty foleys - per RN request
- Assist with normoglycemia protocol
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Patient transport
- Intentional rounding
- Stocking
- Ordering equipment
- Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.
Benefits
- UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
