Certified Nursing Assistant, Ortho/Neuro Unit - Days

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Ortho/Neuro unit (Days). This part-time role supports patient care, monitors vitals, and collaborates with the nursing team to ensure safety and comfort.

Qualifications include completion of a CNA program, current Wisconsin CNA certification, and CPR/BLS within 90 days. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassionate patient interaction on a busy unit.

Qualifications

• Performs patient care within CNA scope and standards.
• Demonstrates problem solving and teamwork in fast-paced unit.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and comfort per routine and policy.
• Respond to call lights promptly and document care.
• Maintain clean patient and work areas; stock supplies.
• Assist with monitoring and telemetry as directed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Dependability

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Education

Completion of CNA program

Job description

## Certified Nursing Assistant, Ortho/Neuro Unit - DaysApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI: Part time: Posted Today: 2026-03742**OVERVIEW**As a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant, you’ll play a vital role on the frontlines of patient care, providing hands-on support that directly impacts comfort, safety, and recovery. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working alongside a skilled clinical team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. **Schedule**: 12 hours per week**Shift**: Days **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.* Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner.* Documents care provided according to standards.* Maintains a clean work and patient environment.* Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.* Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.* Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.* Training/precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator* Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel* Bladder scanning procedure reviewed* Bladder scanner training complete (check off sheet for competency)* Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor* Managing and reporting collection devices:* Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems: care and output measures* Indwelling catheters: care and output measures* Nasogastric tubes to suction* Surgical drains under direction of supervising RN* Competent in completing vital signs: Manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN* Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN:* Indwelling (Foley) catheters* Nasogastric tubes* Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters* Similar devices as appropriate**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Completion of a CNA program.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Current CNA certificate in applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES**Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers information and reports as appropriate; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. **LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**N/A**SUPERVISES**This job has no supervisory responsibilities. **PAY RANGE:**$17.57 - $25.48