Nursing Assistant - Pre/Post PACU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Wellbeing resources

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support RN partners in the Pre/Post PACU and care for surgical patients. The role involves direct patient care, mobility assistance, and daily living activities with a focus on safety and compassion.

Qualifications include Wisconsin CNA program completion, BLS/CPR within 3 months, and Wisconsin registry listing. Competitive benefits, 3,000$ sign-on pro-rated for FTE, and scheduling options offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Monday-Friday, Primary shift will be 9:00am -5:30pm to help with our overnight hold patients. Department is open from 5:00am-8:30pm. Closed on weekends and holidays. 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 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:
• 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.

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.

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