Nursing Assistant CNA- WI Division Resource Team - Float Days

aah; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

aah is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for full-time roles in the United States. You will support inpatient care under RN supervision, performing daily patient care, vital signs, and data entry in the EMR.

The role requires 2 years of recent inpatient CNA experience in an acute hospital setting, BLS certification, and readiness to float between units as needed. 40-hour work weeks with day shifts and self-scheduling options are available.

Qualifications

• GED or HS equivalency or diploma required.
• BLS certification may be required depending on site.
• Strong communication and organizational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, and ambulation.
• Record vital signs and input data into EMR accurately.
• Perform rounds and communicate needs to RN promptly.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge activities under supervision.
• Handle specimen collection and basic lab tasks as directed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

GED or HSED or HS Diploma

Job description

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Experience Required 2 years of recent inpatient CNA experience in an acute care hospital required

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

Days 7AM-7PM

Self-scheduling

2 holidays per year required

Resource Team Coverage

Zone 2: St. Luke's, St. Luke's South Shore, Washington Co, Grafton, West Allis, Sinai, *Zilber Hospice & *Aurora Psych Hospital (*if required by service line)

Must be willing to float between units and work at all Resource Team locations as needed. Reliable transportation required. $6 float shift differential.

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.
• Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
• 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:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and

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

Education Required:

• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

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

Certification Addendum

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

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.