CNA - Intermediate Medicine - Days

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Opportunity

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type : Regular Department : 5SW Medical Intermediate Location : SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison 700 South Park Street Madison, WI 53715 Position Details Sign-On Bonus : $3,000 Schedule : 36 hours Shift : Days Hours : 7am to 7pm Weekend Rotation : Every other Weekend

Qualifications

Must hold an active Wisconsin CNA certification

Job Summary

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient's response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient's condition.
• Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition / needs, of patient complaints, and of patient / significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients' calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

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State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 1007000007 Medical Intermediate (5SW)

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.