Certified Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Unit/I

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and Evening Shift differential available

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Critical Care Unit. This role involves assisting with patients' daily activities, collecting vital signs, and ensuring patient safety under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and be certified as a Nursing Assistant. Additionally, current CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Competitive hourly rates are offered, along with shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Entry Level position requiring a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant is mandatory.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and promote their safety.
• Support RN in collecting patient data such as vital signs.
• Maintain and organize patient rooms and work areas.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Certification as a Nursing Assistant

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Unit/I

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Certified Nursing Assistant (ICU) Job Duties:

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the CNA performs tasks for patients’ Activities of Daily Living to promote comfort and safety, assists the RN with the collection of patient data and performs selected procedures. Complies 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 the collection of patient data such as 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 RN on delegated tasks, such as but not limited to: patient data collection, treatments and procedures, and ADLs.
• 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 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.

Certified Nursing Assistant Minimum Requirements

• Entry Level
• High School or Equivalent (GED)
• 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 to $27.50/hr (based on experience)

• Night and Evening Shift differential available