Certified Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,884; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-ICU) in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The role involves providing patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and documenting patient information effectively. Ideal candidates must possess a high school diploma and certification as a Nursing Assistant, along with BLS and/or CPR certification.

Salary ranges from $18.00 to $27.50/hr based on experience, with night and evening shift differentials available.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant is mandatory.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks for comfort and safety.
• Assist RN with collecting patient data.
• Document patient care tasks and communicate changes.

Skills

Clinical skills competency

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Certification as a Nursing Assistant

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - Intermediate Care

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

About this position

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-ICU)Job Duties:

• 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 collection of patient data such as but not limited to the following examples: 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 ADL’s.
• 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 daysof hire.

Salary Range

$18.00 to $27.50/hr (based on experience). Night and Evening Shift differential available.