Nursing Assistant - Transplant Surgery - 90% FTE, Night

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join University Hospital on a night schedule. The role involves assisting RN staff, providing direct patient care, and helping with activities of daily living, transfers and mobility.

Weekend and holiday rotations apply, with variable eight- and twelve-hour shifts. Competitive benefits include health/dental insurance, PTO, retirement plans, parental leave and adoption assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aide Training Program is required.
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months required.
• Registered on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Registry upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the unit and assist with daily living activities.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures per hospital policy.
• Interact with visitors, patients and family to build trust and deliver high-quality care.

Education

Wisconsin Nurse Aide Training Program

Job description

Job Description

• 90 FTE, 36 hours per week. This is a Night position with variable (8) eight, and (12) twelve-hour shifts between the hours of 11:00pm-7:30am and 7:00pm-7:30am. Every other weekend and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Work Schedule

• 90 FTE, 36 hours per week. This is a Night position with variable (8) eight, and (12) twelve-hour shifts between the hours of 11:00pm-7:30am and 7:00pm-7:30am. Every other weekend and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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 $2,700 sign on bonus (pro-rated on the FTE).
• Additional components of pay include:
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend shift differential

Be part of something remarkable

Join our team – we consistently earn 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)

• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the unit.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. NAs 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, 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.

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.