Nursing Assistant - Neuro Reg Care 8T; 0.7 FTE; PM Shifts; M - F

UnityPoint Health•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs basic nursing assistant procedures learned 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 role works under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse and involves completing written and oral assignments within the scheduled shift. The position is on a 45-bed Neuro/Medical-Surgical unit serving complex neurological, medical, and surgical patients, including patients with acute stroke, chronic neurological illnesses, neurosurgical needs, and general medical or surgical needs. The unit uses a multidisciplinary team approach to provide high-quality, compassionate care. The role is listed as 0.7 FTE, with PM shifts consisting of 8- and 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, and a holiday rotation. The employee must be available during the first week of employment for CNA 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 for CNA orientation from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing assistant procedures learned through an external 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 training.
Complete written and oral work assignments within the scheduled shift.
Provide care under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.