Nursing Assistant – Inpatient Float Pool
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) to join its Inpatient Float Pool. The role supports registered nurses on General Care, Intermediate Care, ICU, and Critical Care units. Nursing Assistants provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, while helping patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, mobility, and intentional rounding. The position also involves engaging with patients, visitors, and family members to build trusting relationships and support high-quality care. The schedule consists of variable 8- and 12-hour shifts, including day, evening, and night shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays. Compensation includes a permanent float differential, weekend differential, and shift differentials. Eligible external hires may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, prorated by FTE.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State of Wisconsin-approved Nurse Aid Training Program.
- Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire.
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Support registered nurses on General Care, Intermediate Care, ICU, and Critical Care units.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, and mobility.
- Perform intentional rounding.
- Engage with visitors, patients, and family members to establish trusting relationships and provide high-quality care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Full-time benefits for part-time work for positions at 60% FTE and higher.
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for eligible external hires, prorated by FTE.
- Permanent float differential of $2.75 per hour.
- Weekend differential of $3.25 per hour.
- Shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
