What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant – Medical and Surgical position at UW Health?
Work Schedule :
.90 FTE, 36 hours/week. This is a Day/Evening position working a mix of all the shifts: 7:00am - 7:30pm, 7:00am - 3:30pm, and 3:00pm-11:30pm, 1 in 3 weekends and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.
Pay :
- UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.
- This position may be eligible for a $2,700 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE).
Be part of something remarkable.
Join our team who consistently earns top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.
We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA) to:
- Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients.
- Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding and performing 12 lead ECGs.
- Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.
- Join a state-of-the-art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level.
Education :
Minimum – High school diploma or equivalent and Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program.
Work Experience :
Preferred – One (1) year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant in surgical services
Licenses and Certifications :
Minimum – Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry, CPR certification required within three months of hire
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
UW Health East Madison Hospital – on Madison’s east side – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
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