CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - POST SURGICAL CARE UNIT

Aspirus, Inc; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join their Post Surgical Care Unit team. This role is vital for providing exceptional patient care and support under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values compassion, accountability, and teamwork. With a focus on healing and community health, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes employee wellness and professional growth.

Benefits

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices.
• Current listing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Operate within the Professional Practice Model of Aspirus.

Skills

Patient Care Standards

BLS Certification

Nursing Assistant Course

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Course

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 Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI, is seeking a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT to join our POST SURGICAL CARE UNIT team!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a vital member of the patient care team, responsible for assisting with patient care under the general direction of a Registered Nurse. The CNA operates within the Professional Practice Model of Aspirus, which provides a set of values and beliefs guiding clinical practice and nursing service decisions.

HOURS: Full-Time or 0.9 FTE, 72 hours biweekly, with varied shifts including weekend and holiday rotations.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices, typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, along with a nursing assistant course.
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting is beneficial, as is previous work in a post-acute care setting or nursing home.
• Current listing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry is required; a current registry is recommended.
• For Float, Palliative Care Unit (PCU), Home Health, and Hospice, a current CNA registry is required.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire; maintaining BLS training through approved programs is required.
• Annual continuing education (CEUs) as recommended by the Education Council.

Employee Benefits:

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

Aspirus Wausau Hospital serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care, with specialties in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and cancer care. The hospital averages 160 inpatients daily, with over 15,000 annual admissions, 50,000 outpatient visits, and more than 24,000 ER visits annually. Known for its world-class cardiovascular program, it also offers leading-edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and neurological services.

Learn more about Wausau here.

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 part of the Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, plan for the future, work with enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference, and strive to improve community health.

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

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