Nursing Assistant Periop

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA) to support Registered Nurses in the Pre/Post PACU for surgical patients. You will perform direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and transfers, and engage visitors with care.

The role offers a 100% FTE schedule, Monday–Friday, with shifts between 5am and 6pm and potential for a sign-on bonus. Strengths include a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a Magnet-designated facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program is required.
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures per hospital policy.
• Assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers and patient mobility.
• Engage with patients and their family members to build trust and ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Nursing Assistant experience

Education

Wisconsin-approved Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Monday- Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 5am-6pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the 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).

Be part of something remarkable!

Join our growing team who consistently 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:

Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the Pre/Post PACU and provide care to 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.

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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required

Work Experience

• 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Listed on the 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

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