Patient Care Tech Float

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Appleton, WI is seeking a Nurse Aide for the Float Pool. The role involves three 12-hour night shifts weekly, with weekend and holiday rotation at St. Elizabeth Hospital. You will provide essential patient care, monitor status, and support a safe, healing environment.

Minimum requirements include a BLS certification within 30 days and Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry credentials. Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry prior to hire date.
• Nurse Aide/CNA certification in hospital setting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential and dignified personal care, promoting patient comfort, mobility and independence.
• Communicate critical changes in patient status swiftly to nursing staff for rapid intervention.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs and observations accurately for continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, well-stocked patient environment and ensure equipment is prepared and functioning.

Skills

BLS Provider

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Schedule: Full-time nights | three 12-hour shifts per week 645pm - 715am | weekend and holiday rotation
• Location: Appleton, WI
• Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital
• Department: Float Pool

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver essential and dignified personal care, actively promoting patient comfort, mobility, and independence in daily living activities.
• Communicate critical changes in patient physical, mental, or emotional status swiftly and accurately to the nursing staff, ensuring rapid response and timely clinical intervention.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs, and clinical observations thoroughly and accurately, ensuring high-quality, compliant health records for continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe and healing environment by proactively ensuring patient rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked, and that essential medical equipment is prepared and functioning.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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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