CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - CARDIAC TELEMETRY UNIT

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Cardiac Telemetry Unit team. The CNA assists with patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse and is a member of the patient care team.

The role requires completing a nursing assistant course and meeting state requirements. This is a full-time position (0.9 FTE) with 72 hours biweekly and a comprehensive benefits package for both part- and full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant course.
• One year of CNA experience in acute care is beneficial for this role.
• Current BLS certification or obtainable within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Act as a member of the patient care team to support daily rounds and tasks.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort while on the Cardiac Telemetry Unit.

Skills

CNA experience

BLS certification

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA training course

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT to join our CARDIAC TELEMETRY UNIT team!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.

HOURS: Full Time 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours Biweekly

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience and completion of a nursing assistant course.
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting beneficial or previous work experience in a post-acute care setting or nursing home beneficial.
• Prior listing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry required with current registry recommended.
• For Home Health, and Hospice - Current CNA certification required and required to maintain certification throughout employment in this role.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Annual accrual of CEUs/continuing education requirements per Education Council recommendation for the given year.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health

A nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR or BLS
* CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT