Nursing Assistant - Neuro Reg Care 8T; 0.4 FTE; Night shifts; M - F

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital•Madison, OH

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs basic nursing assistant procedures learned through an outside 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. The position is on a 45-bed Neuro/Med-Surgical unit that uses a multidisciplinary team approach to care for complex neurological, medical, and surgical patients, including patients with acute stroke, chronic neurological illnesses, neurosurgery needs, and general medical and surgical needs. The schedule includes overnight 8- and 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with holiday rotation. The employee must be available during the first week of employment for CNA orientation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for CNA orientation.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing assistant procedures learned through an outside training and certification program.
Practice medical asepsis and follow basic hospital safety policies and procedures.
Respect patients’ dignity and privacy and maintain objectivity during patient care.
Practice within the scope of CNA training.
Complete assigned written and oral work during the scheduled shift under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.