Certified Nursing Assistant - Float

SSM Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison is seeking a Regular full-time Nursing Assistant for night shifts (7pm–7am) in the Resource Pool department. The role involves hands-on care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and preparing patients for discharge.

Education equivalency for licensing is required; no prior experience is necessary. This position is based in Wisconsin, with benefits typical of SSM Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Education equivalency for licensing.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.

Education

Education equivalency for licensing

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you'll make a difference through the small moments that matter most. From providing hands‑on care to offering comfort and reassurance, your support will help patients feel valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity to positively impact lives while working alongside a dedicated team, this role is the perfect fit.

Department

Resource Pool

Schedule: Full-time; scheduled 36 hours a week as a night shift, 7pm to 7am

Job Summary

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.

• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.

• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.

• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.

• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.

• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.

• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.

• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.

• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.

• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.

• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.

• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.

• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Occasional lifting/moving patients.

• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

• Or

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

8452000007 Resource Pool

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.