PRN Certified Nursing Assistant

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Scrubs provided and laundered

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff and enhance patient care for surgical patients. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, recording vital signs, and aiding pre- and post-operative processes.

Essential duties include maintaining patient safety, adhering to infection control, and collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Current Wisconsin CNA licensure required.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Previous CNA experience is preferred.
• Must possess a cell phone compatible with the organization’s secure messaging system.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care tailored to individual circumstances.
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining patient, coworker, and organizational confidentiality.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral care, especially pre- and post-operatively.
• Transport patients and equipment, assist with pre-op/PACU/OR preparation, and ensure area cleanliness per policy.
• Adhere to infection control protocols, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation procedures.
• Follow aseptic technique and proper handling of specimens and biohazard material.
• Ensure patient safety by applying fall precautions and maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment.
• Support mobility needs, including repositioning, bed transfers, and ambulation assistance.
• Demonstrate pre-operative scrubs techniques and hair clipping as requested.
• Accurately record vital signs and heights/weights and report to the RN promptly.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests with timely communication to the care team.
• Perform point-of-care testing per protocol with accuracy and timely results communication.
• Participate in turnover of cases and prepare patients for admission and discharge.
• Set up and maintain patient areas by stocking linens and supplies, ensuring cleanliness.
• Order supplies and restock the unit as needed.
• Prepare, compile, and maintain patient records.
• Report any safety concerns or incidents per policy; participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA regulations

Effective English communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer proficiency

Customer service standards

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Task prioritization

Continual learning

Education

Wisconsin CNA licensure

BLS certification

Previous CNA experience preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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The Certified Nursing Assistant will provide essential support to nursing staff and play a key role in the care and comfort of surgical patients. Responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living, obtaining and recording vital signs, preparing patients for procedures, and providing support during the pre- and post-operative phases.

Hours:

• .2 FTE - 8 hours per week
• Pre-Op Department

Essential Job Functions:

• Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriate
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and oral care, especially pre- and post-operatively
• Transport patients and equipment, assists with preparation of pre-op/PACU/OR, and properly cleaning of any area of the facility according to policy and procedures
• Adhere to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation procedures as required
• Follow best practices and departmental procedure regarding aseptic technique, handling of specimens and biohazard material
• Ensure patient safety by implementing fall precautions, utilizing safety equipment properly, and maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment
• Support patients with mobility needs, including repositioning, transferring to/from beds, stretchers and wheelchairs, and assisting with ambulation
• Demonstrate proper technique with pre-operative scrubs and clipping of hair as requested
• Accurately check patient vital signs and height and weight and reports them to the RN in a timely manner as requested by RN
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests, ensuring timely communication with the nursing team
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accuracy, quality control compliance, and timely communication of results to the care team
• Participate in the turnover of cases, preparing patients for admission and discharge
• Set up and maintain patient areas/bays by stocking linens, supplies, and ensuring cleanliness and organization before and after procedures
• Order supplies and restocks the unit as needed
• Preparation, compilation, and maintenance of patient records
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Medical terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written form
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency
• Carry out customer service standards
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Current CNA licensure in the State of Wisconsin
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Previous experience as a CNA is preferred
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system
• Free meals
• Company provided & laundered scrubs
• Wellness reimbursement

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer