Certified Nursing Assistant - Days | St. Clare Hospital

Certified Nursing Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights : Department : 2 West

Location : SSM Health St. Clare

707 14th St Baraboo, WI 53913

Position Details :

Weekly Hours : 36 hours

Schedule : Days

Hours : 7am to 7pm

Weekend Rotation : Every 3rd Weekend

Sign-On Bonus : $2,000

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 :

• 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.

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Required Professional License and / or Certifications :

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 2 West

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Benefits :

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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.