Nursing Assistant CNA - Float Pool

Department : Status :

Status : Part time

Part time

Benefits Eligible : Hou rs Per Week :

Hou rs Per Week :

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

• 8 or 12 hour shifts
• full and part-time schedules are available
• weekend & holiday rotations are required
• floating to 4 hospitals is required for float pool
• generous float pool differential is offered in addition to competitive base pay and shift differentials

Aurora Health Care’s Clinical Staffing Services is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to join our Regional Float Pool!

Join a winning team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Aurora Health be the destination for your professional growth!

Experience : Current CNA in good standing with the WI State Registry & at least 1 year of Acute Setting (hospital floor) experience is required.

Schedule : Team Members enjoy minimal weekends and holidays. We have full-time or part-time schedules available on NOC Shift (3rd Shift).

8 or 12 hour shifts are available

Float Locations : Our Float Pool CNAs will float to 4 Aurora Hospital sites within your geographic area (Areas are : Greater Milwaukee;

South WI; Central WI or North WI)

Perks of working with Clinical Staffing Services (Float Pool) :

• Experience traveling without the travel - Work within the Aurora Healthcare system experiencing variability in your shifts, departments, teammates, and skills.
• No more mundane routine - Working in various hospitals and facilities helps to keep the days fresh and exciting - everyday can be a new journey that may open doors to a new specialty area you may not have previously considered.
• Career building - Experience gained in float pool can demonstrate that you are a reliable and dedicated employee. You will learn to respond to a variety of challenges.
• Compensation the Float Pool differential is very nice! We also offer generous shift differentials for NOCs and Weekends that will increase your income.
• Benefits & Flexibility In addition to a competitive benefits package, Aurora Health’s Float Pool offers flexible self-scheduling, no on call requirements, and only 2 holidays per year!!!!!!

Major Responsibilities :

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.

Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient / family to RN.

Documents appropriately.

Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings.

Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.

Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification.

Maintains competency as required.

Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area.

Cleans equipment and work areas.

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing / pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices.

Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up / removal, proper positioning, and diet selection.

• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Under the direction of RN and as determined by site / unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide postmortem care, and bladder scans.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Required :

• CNA (WI Registry)
• BLS within 45 days of hire
• HSD or GED / HSED upon hire
• The usual Teammate skillsBasic computer skills including chartingCommunication skillsThe ability to maintain annual education requirementsThe ability to meet the physical working conditions of the job
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