Nursing Assistant - Neuro Reg Care 8T; 0.7 FTE; Day/PM 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 completes specific written and oral work assignments during the scheduled shift. The position is on a 45-bed Neuro/Medical-Surgical unit where a multidisciplinary team provides care to complex neurological, medical, and surgical patients, including patients with acute stroke, chronic neurological illnesses, neurosurgical needs, and general medical and surgical needs. The role is 0.7 FTE and rotates between day and PM shifts, with 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 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 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.
Work within the scope of training and under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Complete assigned written and oral work assignments within the scheduled shift.