Best Fit Program for Nursing Assistants CNA - August Cohort

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

5d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Best Fit Program for Nursing Assistants (CNA) with an August Cohort start date. Participants will begin paid program rotations on August 17th and transfer to their selected units on October 4th. The role requires enrollment in or plans to enroll in a nursing program (ADN or BSN) and involves working 16-24 hours per week across 2-3 shifts. Some first-shift hours will be required during onboarding and orientation. Shifts are typically 8 or 12 hours, often on the 2nd or 3rd shift, with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Must currently be enrolled in, or have plans to enroll soon in, a nursing program (ADN or BSN)
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the WI State Registry (TMU)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days

Responsibilities

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings.
Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification.
Maintains competency as required.
Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
Maintains and orders stock for nursing area.
Cleans equipment and work areas.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care.
Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.