St Croix Health is Hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Surgical Services Near Saint Croix Falls, WI
Job Type
Full-time Description Surgical Services is looking for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This position would work in both Short Stay Surgery and Pain Clinic. This position would work Monday through Friday, shift start times varying between 6:30 am to 8:00 am. Certified Nursing Assistants are important members of the nursing team. They participate in the implementation of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct, hands-on care to patients in various settings throughout the hospital. This position also includes essential duties such as documentation in the electronic medical record, clear communication and clerical related tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Certified Nursing Assistant
Provide direct individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered nurse
Participate in team conferences, share knowledge, information and ideas among team members
Communicate frequently with the primary nurse, charge nurse and/or house supervisor regarding patients' physical and mental conditions
Record information in electronic medical record concisely, accurately and completely (temperature, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output, daily weights, activities, swing bed, etc)
Float as requested by the charge nurse or nurse manager to patient care areas
Listen to patient concerns and bring to the attention of the professional nursing staff
Answer call light and intercom system to determine patients' needs
Serve and collect food trays and feed patients requiring help
Participates as a team member in implemented patient care plans as directed
Transport or assist patients to walk
Turn and reposition bed rest patients, alone or with assistance
Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors and answer telephone
Respond to patient needs in a timely manner
Demonstrate use of safety equipment
2.Health Unit Coordinator
Answer telephone calls in Unit, relay information to staff and patients
Distribute mail, newspaper and flowers
Understand all hospital departments' locations, directing visitors and ancillary staff to patient rooms or other areas
Answer patient call lights and transfer patient requests to nurse
Understand and operate equipment used at nurse's station; telephone, ambulance radio, pager, fax machine, copy machine, weather radio
Compiles patient chart for new admission
Communicate with other departments regarding new orders, scheduling special tests and consults
Compiles daily census of patients
Maintain necessary records and logs, daily recording necessary information in patient chart
Relieves coworkers for breaks as needed
Promptly report need for repairs or related services to maintenance
May be called upon to "record" in ER upon nurse's discretion
Take on preceptor role if requested
3.Maintain unit order, cleanliness and safety
Keep unit and patient rooms orderly by completing checklists to ensure stocking and unit maintenance is completed
Open room for new admission, stock with appropriate supplies
Send work orders as needed
Initiate additional cleaning as necessary e.g., defrosting refrigerator, organizing cupboards
Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms and other patient areas
Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items
Stock and issue medical supplies
Stripping of patient's room after discharge
Requirements Education & Licensure:
Current WI Nurse Aide Registry required
BLS certification required
Experience:
1 years prior CNA experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication and listening skills
Maintain integrity of highly confidential business and patient information
Display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational standards
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. Mission We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. Vision To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable. Values People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth. Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:
Health, vision and dental insurance
403b retirement program with employer match
Paid time off
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
Education reimbursement
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellbeing incentive program
Free parking
Employee prescription discount program
St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80 providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.