Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA - Part-time - Days - Cardiology Unit

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Performs as a Nursing Assistant within the care management team under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs delegated nursing tasks for which competence is demonstrated through the Nursing Assistant skills checklist.

Minimum Job Requirements

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

• Currently registered with the State of Wisconsin Registry for Nursing Assistants to be eligible for employment in the basic provider settings.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.

Education

High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.
• Possesses and competently demonstrates core Nursing Assistant skills as outlined in the skill competency checklist and understands the role of performing delegated tasks.
• Possesses a willingness and the initiative to successfully complete educational requirements while developing and learning new skills as required by the unit.
• Possesses effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.
• Possesses rudimentary assessment and analytical skills in order to perform basic patient observations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.

Requires frequent standing walking, bending, reaching and carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

This is a general job posting for several day shift openings on our Cardiology Unit.

Unit Description :

West 5 is a 24-bed acute care unit. Team members provide care for cardiology and CV surgery, renal, hepatology, solid organ (heart, kidney, and liver) transplant, and rheumatology patients. As part of our expanded population, nurses will also care for hematology patients with sickle cell disease and bleeding disorders and oncology patients with viral illnesses.

Schedule

Part time and full time 12 hour day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) with weekdays and weekend rotation. Must be able to work a minimum of two to three shifts/week, which includes weekdays.

We are currently hiring for a January start date .

The orientation schedule is as follows: January 4th, 5th, 7th, and 18th.

ALL candidates must be able to attend this orientation from 8:00am-4:30pm with no exceptions!

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Health Services