Nursing Assistant- Nights
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) for its Hillside Manor team. The role supports Registered Nurses and LPNs in caring for nursing home residents by providing direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures. Nursing Assistants help residents with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, mobility, and intentional rounding. They also interact with residents, visitors, and family members to build trusting relationships and provide high-quality care. The position is 100% FTE, 40 hours per week, with evening and night shifts from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday. The role may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE; additional pay components include weekend, evening, and night differentials. UW Health describes a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedule options, employee wellbeing resources, acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, recognition programs, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses. The organization also emphasizes belonging, equal employment opportunity, and community-focused care.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification upon hire.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Trained Medication Aide (TMA), or Wisconsin Registered Medication Administration Course upon hire.
- BLS/CPR certification within three months.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Registered Nurses and LPNs to care for nursing home residents.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.
- Interact and engage with visitors, residents, and family members to establish trusting relationships and provide high-quality care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance
- Nursing recognition and award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Potential $3,000 sign-on bonus, prorated based on FTE
- Weekend, evening, and night pay differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
