Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Med Surg unit. Under RN supervision, CNAs perform ADL-focused care and assist with data collection and routine procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a Nursing Assistant certification, High School diploma or GED, and current or soon-to-be BLS/CPR certification. Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply, with responsibilities including patient rounds and

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Entry level experience.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA/Red Cross or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs ADL tasks to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Assists RN with data collection: vital signs, weights, intake/output, glucose/multi-stix and pulse oximetry.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights.
• Conducts regular rounds and observes patient activity.
• Documents care tasks and communicates with RN on delegated tasks (data collection, treatments, and ADLs).
• Observes and communicates changes in patient condition to RN.
• Assists patients by orienting them to hospital routine.
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and takes timely action.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Vital signs collection

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

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

About this position

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs tasks for patients' Activities of Daily Living to promote comfort and safety, assists RN with the collection of patient data and performs selected procedures. Complies with established standards and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School or Equivalent (GED)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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 6 weeks of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

N/A

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL 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 the 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.