CNA / PACU Tech

Hugh Chatham Health; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Part-time Nurse Aide to support the PACU at Oshkosh. Under RN supervision you will assist with IVs, vital signs, specimens, and patient transports.

Must be a Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry and complete training beyond high school. No prior experience required; strong communication and organization are essential. This role offers paid benefits and a 24-hour work week with varied start times.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry.
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes Nursing Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs advanced patient care tasks as delegated by the RN.
• Measures and documents vital signs and observations; communicates needs to RN.
• Collects specimens as requested and maintains nursing area stock.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday through Friday (days vary each week)

Department

37710 AMC Oshkosh - PACU

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday through Friday (days vary each week)

8-hour shifts (3 shifts per week)

Varied shift start times between 0600-1000

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Independently performs more advanced patient care tasks as delegated by the RN, which may include but not be limited to intravenous (IV) line insertion and removal, phlebotomy, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, bladder scanning, blood glucose, and performing a 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG).
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration), and height/weight. Promptly communicates observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the RN.
• Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the RN.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens as requested.
• Maintains and orders stock for the nursing area; cleans equipment and work areas.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while continuously utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission/discharge and assists with the patient admission/discharge process.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.

Education Required

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.