Certified Nursing Assistent - Presurgery/Post Reco

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support presurgery and post‑recovery patient care. The CNA works under the supervision of an RN, assists with activities of daily living, collects data, and participates in routine treatments and documentation.

The position requires a CNA certification and a current BLS/CPR credential (or the ability to obtain within 90 days). High school diploma or GED is required, with entry level experience considered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Entry level experience acceptable.
• Certification as Nursing Assistant required; BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Under RN supervision, performs ADL tasks and basic clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living to promote comfort and safety.
• Collects patient data under RN supervision, including vitals and intake/output.
• Responds to patient call lights promptly and communicates changes to RN.
• Maintains clean and organized patient rooms and work areas.
• Documents care tasks and ensures proper handoff to RN.

Skills

ADL support

Vital signs

Communication

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistent - Presurgery/Post Reco

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

About this position

Certified Nursing Assistent - Presurgery/Post Reco

• 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 90 days 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.