Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical/Surgical Unit

Mile Bluff Medical Center; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mile Bluff Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Medical/Surgical Unit. This full-time role supports neonatal through geriatric patients with ADLs, vital signs, and routine care.

Shift: Nights, 6:30pm-7:00am, 72 hours per pay period with every 3rd weekend and alternating holidays. Join a team focused on safety, accuracy, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, toileting, ambulation, turning and repositioning and any other duties that may arise.
• Administers ice packs, heat treatments, and other treatments under direction of the RN
• Performs accurate intake and output, daily weights, vital signs, fingerstick blood glucose testing, specimen collection, and postmortem care
• Promptly answers call lights and requests
• Consistently follows Infection Control Practices while in the facility in regards to patient care and cleanliness
• Report changes in condition in patients to Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, coworkers and guests
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Wisconsin CNA certification

AHA BLS certification

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

General Information

Job title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical/Surgical Unit

Schedule: Full-time 72 hours per pay period; Nights, 6:30pm-7:00am

Weekend rotation: Every 3rd Weekend

Holiday rotation: Every other Holiday

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Acute Care Department Director and direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, performs CNA functions for neonatal through geriatric patient populations in the hospital setting.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs: bathing, dressing, oral care, feeding, toileting, ambulation, turning and repositioning and any other duties that may arise.
• Administers ice packs, heat treatments, and other treatments under direction of the RN
• Performs accurate intake and output, daily weights, vital signs, fingerstick blood glucose testing, specimen collection, and postmortem care
• Promptly answers call lights and requests
• Consistently follows Infection Control Practices while in the facility in regards to patient care and cleanliness
• Report changes in condition in patients to Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, coworkers and guests
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
• Comprehensive nursing assistant skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Attends assigned mandatory trainings/in-services.
• Works effectively in a team environment to provide the best care for our patients.
• Able to be well organized and self-motivated to complete patient care tasks both individual and as a team