Best Fit Program for Nursing Assistants CNA

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 and 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; 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; Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated; 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; Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity; Under the direction of RN, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans; Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent; Must currently be enrolled in, or have plans to enroll soon in, a nursing program (ADN or BSN); Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the WI State Registry (TMU); Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance