Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403(b) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, seeks an Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg. This role focuses on assisting patients with Daily Living Activities, collecting vital patient data, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates are entry-level with a required certification as a Nursing Assistant and a current BLS/CPR certification. The position offers a salary range of $18.00-$27.50 per hour based on experience and benefits like medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Entry level position.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with Daily Living Activities (ADL) to ensure comfort and safety.
• Collect patient data such as vital signs and weights.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights.
• Conduct regular rounds and observe patient activities.
• Document patient care tasks and communicate with the RN.
• Recognize life-threatening situations and take appropriate actions.

Skills

Clinical skills competency

Patient care

Effective communication

Education

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Certification as a Nursing Assistant

Current BLS and/or CPR certification

Job description

Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant- Med Surg Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs tasks for patients’ Daily Living Activities to promote comfort and safety, assists RN with the collection of patient data and performs selected procedures. Comply with established standards and procedures.

• Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list.
• Performs tasks for patients’ Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Assists the RN with collection of patient data such as but not limited to: Vital Signs, Patient weights, Intake & Output, Blood glucose/urine multi-stix and Pulse Oximetry.
• Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
• Consistently conducts regular rounds and observes patient activity.
• Performs routine patient treatment/procedures.
• Documents patient care tasks performed and communicates effectively to the RN on delegated tasks, such as but not limited to: patient data collection, treatments and procedures, and ADL’s.
• Promptly and clearly observes and communicates to the RN changes in the patient’s condition.
• Patient rooms and department work areas are organized and maintained in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner.
• Assists the patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.
• Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant- Med Surg Requirements:

• High School or Equivalent (GED)
• Entry Level
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Salary Range: $18.00-$27.50/hr (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available
• 403(b) company match available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• Competitive PTO