Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA - West 12 - PM shift - (cwi)

Job Description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW

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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.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations at a level preferably acquired through completion of a high school education or equivalent.

• Registered with the State of Wisconsin Registry for Nursing Assistants (CNA) 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.

• 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.

Unit description:

West 12 is a 24-bed acute care unit. Nurses on this unit care for medical patients. Some of the main populations include: infants with diagnoses such as fever, rule out sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, failure to thrive, dehydration, and bronchiolitis; and children of all ages with respiratory illnesses such as asthma, pneumonia, croup, and pertussis.​

Schedule:

The schedule for this position would include 2 - 12 hour shifts/week, working 3:00PM to 3:30AM

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.

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