Nursing Assistant – Medical/Surgical

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the East Madison Hospital Medical/Surgical inpatient floors. You will support Registered Nurses with direct patient care and daily living activities, including repositioning, transfers, mobility, and performing 12-lead ECGs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, shift options, and opportunities for professional growth. A $3,000 sign-on bonus may apply, pro-rated on FTE, with RN partnerships to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required
• 1 year of recent Nursing Assistant experience preferred
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments on inpatient Medical/Surgical unit
• Assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers and patient mobility; perform 12 lead ECGs
• Interact with visitors, patients and family to establish trust and provide high-quality care
• Join a state-of-the-art facility that emphasizes innovation in patient care

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Patient care

Education

State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program

Job description

60-90% FTE positions available. 1 in 3 weekends and Holiday rotation required.

Shift Options:

• Day/Evening: 7:00am-7:30pm (occasional 7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm)
• Evening/Night: 7:00pm-7:30am (occasional 11:00pm-7:30am and 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.

Pay:

• UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.
• This position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE).
• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

Join our growing team whoconsistently earns top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.

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

• We are expanding services at East Madison Hospital on the Medical/Surgical Inpatient floors!
• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding and performing 12 lead ECGs.
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high-quality care.
• Join a state-of-the‑art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition reimbursement - 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.

East Madison Hospital

– is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Job Description

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI, 53718, US
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)