What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Inpatient Services position at Fort Healthcare?
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties and we are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Inpatient Services team.
Shift:
Occasional Part Time
Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.
In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The Certified Nurse Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are responsible for providing patient care within the scope of their practice under the guidance of the nurse. The CNA perform tasks and treatments beneficial to patient care and recovery as directed by the nurse.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Assists adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in activities of daily living including ambulating and transferring, patient safety and comfort measures.
- Provides holistic care and performs treatments within the scope of practice and departmental guidelines, while assisting the nurse with nursing care and safety measures.
- Reports concerns, data and abnormal findings to the RN.
- Performs patient rounding and responds to call lights in a prompt manner
- Documents care provided and data elements required in the medical record.
- Collaborates with members of the care team to provide quality patient care.
- Assembles supplies and equipment and monitors inventory.
Requirements of this position include:
- CNA: Graduate of accredited nursing assistant certification program and must be on the WI State Nurse Assistant Registry.
- CPR certification within department guidelines
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Education
Required
Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Required CNA
