Nursing Assistant – Inpatient Float Pool
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) to work in its Inpatient Float Pool. The role supports registered nurses on General Care, Intermediate Care, ICU, and Critical Care units and provides direct patient care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Nursing Assistants help patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, mobility, and intentional rounding, while building trusting relationships with patients, visitors, and family members. The schedule includes variable 8- and 12-hour shifts, with day, evening, and night options. Employees work every other weekend and rotating holidays. Compensation considers relevant work experience. External hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, prorated by FTE. The position includes permanent float, weekend, and shift differentials. UW Health offers health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, schedule flexibility, access to employee wellness resources, and tuition benefits for eligible coursework associated with career advancement. Part-time employees at 60% FTE or higher are eligible for full-time benefits.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State of Wisconsin-approved Nurse Aid Training Program.
- Obtain BLS/CPR certification within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant.
- Listing on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Partner with registered nurses on General Care, Intermediate Care, ICU, and Critical Care units.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, and mobility.
- Conduct intentional rounding.
- Interact with patients, visitors, and family members to establish trusting relationships and support high-quality care.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being
- Tuition benefits for eligible coursework associated with career advancement
- Potential 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
