Medical Surgical

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA- Medsurg)

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs tasks for patients' Activities of Daily Living to promote comfort and safety, assists RN with the collection of patient data and performs selected procedures. Complies with established standards and procedures.

Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department / unit skills list.

Performs tasks for patients' Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to promote patient comfort and safety.

Assists the RN with collection of patient data such as but not limited to the following examples : Vital Signs, Patient weights, Intake & Output, Blood glucose / urine multi-stix and Pulse Oximetry.

Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.

Consistently conducts regular rounds and observes patient activity.

Performs routine patient treatment / procedures.

Documents patient care tasks performed and communicates effectively to RN on delegated tasks, such as but not limited to : patient data collection, treatments and procedures, and ADL's.

Promptly and clearly observes and communicates to the RN changes in the patient's condition.

Patient rooms and department work areas are organized and maintained in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner.

Assists patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.

Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.

Certified Nursing Assistant Minimum Requirements :

Entry Level

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Certification as a Nursing Assistant.

Current BLS and / or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities 120 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations. Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.