Certified Nursing Assistant- Ambulatory

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Ambulatory Surgery Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital, Wisconsin. The role requires a current CNA certification, CPR certification within three months, and demonstrates a strong ability to provide patient care across all age groups. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with patient transport, and maintaining safety protocols while ensuring patient confidentiality. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Current CNA Certification with the Wisconsin registry.
• Demonstrates ability to do simple math functions.
• CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Possesses skills necessary for patient care across all age groups.
• Successful completion of pre-placement physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record vital signs and report unusual symptoms.
• Escort patients to the ambulatory suite.
• Provide personal hygiene care for patients.
• Assist patients with ambulation and transport safety.
• Maintain confidentiality and safety precautions.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR certification

Ability to perform simple math functions

Patient care for various age groups

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beloit Health System is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Ambulatory Surgery Department at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Location: Beloit Memorial Hospital - Beloit, WI
• Shift: 1st shift
• Schedule: 8a-4:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: Ambulatory

In this position the Certified Nursing Assistant will:

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs accurately and in a timely manner, reporting unusual signs and symptoms to appropriate personnel.
• Escort the patient to the ambulatory suite and clip/scrub when necessary.
• Provide personal hygiene care for patients as needed while maintaining a clean, safe environment and documents accordingly.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transporting via wheelchair, stretcher or bed while maintaining safety for the patients.
• Observe safety precautions including call lights within easy reach, bed positions in low, side rails up, proper use of safety restraints, and continuous rounding on all patients. Initiates use of bed alarms when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital and/or physician related information while performing work related duties in a professional manner.
• Perform the following procedures and appropriately documents:

Job Requirements

• Current CNA Certification with the Wisconsin registry.
• Demonstrates ability to do simple math functions.
• CPR certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Successful completion of pre-placement physical examination.
• Involves physical effort that includes full range of body motion which includes standing, walking for extensive periods of time. Also assists with lifting patients up to 25 pounds weight, pushing transport carts ranging in weight of 50-200 pounds.
• Required to have manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Requires ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with physicians, peers, and patients.

Reporting Relationship

Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager, and Department Director.

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.