Nursing Assistant – Inpatient Float Pool

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Nursing Assistant to join the Inpatient Float Pool. You will partner with RNs across General Care, Intermediate Care, ICU and Critical Care to provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities.

The role offers 8- and 12-hour shifts, with day, evening and night options, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. A sign-on bonus up to $3,000 may be available for external hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aide Training Program Required.
• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required.
• Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Be a supportive partner with registered nurses on General Care, Intermediate Care, ICU and Critical Care units.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. CNA’s will assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.

Education

State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aide Training Program

BLS/CPR certification within 3 months

Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire

Job description

• Day/Evening: 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:00am-7:30pm, and 3:00pm-11:30pm.
• Evening/Night: 7:00pm-7:30am and 11:00pm-7:30am.
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Job Description

Work Schedule

Variable 8- and 12-hour shifts:

• Day/Evening: 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:00am-7:30pm, and 3:00pm-11:30pm.
• Evening/Night: 7:00pm-7:30am and 11:00pm-7:30am.
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Pay

• UW Health offers a competitive compensation; relevant work experience will be considered.
• External hires may be eligible for up a sign on bonus of up to $3000, pro-rated by FTE.
• Position includes a $2.75/hour permanent Float differential, $3.25/hour Weekend differential as well as shift differentials.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! As an experienced Nursing Assistant, take your direct patient care knowledge to the next level by growing your nursing skills as a part of our Inpatient Float Pool.

We are seeking a Nursing Assistant – (CNA, NA) to:

• Be a supportive partner with registered nurses on General Care, Intermediate Care, ICU and Critical Care units.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. CNA’s will assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.