Patient Care Tech

Ascension; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension's Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Franklin, WI seeks a patient-focused Nurse Aide to join the Med Surg team for night, full-time shifts. You will assist patients with daily living activities and support safe, respectful care.

In this role, you will coordinate with the nursing staff on admissions and discharges, monitor patient status, document care, and help maintain a clean, well-equipped environment that enables clinicians to provide life-saving care.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire required.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry required.
• Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities ensuring dignity.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges for smooth transitions.
• Monitor and report vital changes to nursing team.
• Document care journey accurately for informed decisions.
• Maintain room cleanliness and equipment readiness.

Skills

BLS Provider

Nurse Aide

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
• Department: Med Surg
• Schedule: Nights l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Franklin, WI
• Facility: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
• Department: Med Surg
• Schedule: Nights l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Support patients with dignity by assisting with daily living activities and personal care, ensuring they feel comfortable and respected throughout their stay.
• Facilitate seamless patient transitions by coordinating safe arrivals and departures, creating a welcoming and organized experience from admission to discharge.
• Monitor and communicate vital changes in a patient’s physical or emotional state to the nursing team, serving as a critical "early warning" advocate for patient safety.
• Document every step of the patient care journey with precision to ensure the clinical team has the high-quality data needed for informed decision-making.
• Maintain a healing environment by managing room cleanliness and equipment readiness, allowing the medical team to focus entirely on life-saving care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable

Additional Preferences

• 1900-730, 3 days a week with weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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