Certified Nursing Assistant, Ortho/Neuro Unit - Days

Mercy Health System Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Clinical Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on patient care, supporting comfort, safety and recovery. The role operates on a 12-hour weekly schedule with day shifts, collaborating closely with a skilled clinical team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with care, documenting procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting unit-based improvement activities while ensuring compliance with CNA scope and CPR/BLS

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program.
• Current CNA certificate in the applicable state.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine according to standards and policies.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Documents care provided according to standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Completion of CNA program

Job description

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

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary