POSITION DETAILS:

Per diem/school to work opportunity, minimum of 12 hours per 2 week pay period; varied shifts including weekend and holiday rotation; starting rate of $18.50 per hour.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the registered nurse, provides direct nursing care for infant through geriatric patients on the medical/surgical units by instituting the minimum standard of care (MSOC).

MAJOR JOB FUNCTION:

1. Provides for patient’s personal hygiene.

2. Provides for activities of daily living. 3. Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments and sitz and therapeutic baths.
4. Performs I&O. 5. Provides for comfort needs of patients.
6. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
7. Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
8. Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
9. Promptly answers patients’ call lights and requests.
10. Reports observations of a patient to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment. 11. Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. 12. Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance. 13. Maintains a good working relationship among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication. 14. In specialized areas, performs duties as defined on a specialized skill list. 15. Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Behaves in a manner consistent with hospital customer service program. 2. Meets hospital and departmental dress code and hygiene guidelines. 3. Meets JOINT COMMISSION and hospital educational standards as required.
4. Is present and prepared for work as scheduled.
5. Demonstrates creativity and initiative in job. 6. Demonstrates support for and ability to work as part of a team on achieving departmental and organizational goals. 7. Demonstrates organizational skills and effective use of time.
8. Communicates effectively. 9. Adheres to strict customer confidentiality standards, recognizing that even acknowledgment of privileged information is prohibited.
10. Supports and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals and quality improvement initiatives.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program and listed as current and active on the WI Nurse Aide Registry.
3. Previous hospital experience preferred.
4. Current certification or eligibility to become BLS certified.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by the ability to interface positively with all customers and employees.
3. Must acquire the knowledge and maintain established competency levels to perform essential nursing practice.
4. Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to operate within a Windows environment.
5. Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stress and with minimal supervision.
6. Needs to possess a high level of intelligence, integrity, sense of responsibility and ability to comprehend and analyze details.
7. Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
8. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and talk and hear.
2. The CNA is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The CNA is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and smell.
3. The CNA must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
4. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound.
5. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials.
6. Computer/keyboard skills required. Must have the ability to operate in a Windows environment.