CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - PACU

Aspirus Health; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Full benefits package

Retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our PACU team. The CNA provides patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.

This Full Time 1.0 FTE position covers 80 hours biweekly. Required: High School diploma or GED, CNA certification, and current BLS; Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry active is preferred. Prior acute/post-acute care experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting beneficial.
• Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry current; Home Health/Hospice requires active CNA certification and maintenance.
• Current BLS certification or within 90 days of hire; CPR/BLS training policy applies.
• Annual CEU requirements per Education Council recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support PACU team in delivering safe, patient-centered care.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during recovery and post-anesthesia care.
• Adhere to hospital policies and credentialing requirements.

Skills

Patient care

CNA certification

BLS knowledge

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital in Rhinelander, WI is seeking a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT to join our PACU team!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting with providing patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse.

HOURS: Full Time 1.0 FTE, 80 Hours Biweekly

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience and completion of a nursing assistant course.
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting beneficial or previous work experience in a post-acute care setting or nursing home beneficial.
• Prior listing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry required with current registry recommended.
• For Home Health, and Hospice - Current CNA certification required and required to maintain certification throughout employment in this role.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Annual accrual of CEUs/continuing education requirements per Education Council recommendation for the given year.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital campus offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services a state-of-the-art birthing center, comprehensive women's health services and 13,000 square-foot cancer center equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. We provide direct access to primary and specialty care, meaning patients in Wisconsin's Northwoods don't have to travel to receive world-class care. To learn more about Rhinelander click the following link: Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials

Essential:

• CPR or BLS
• CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT