Patient Care Tech - CNA, Neuro/Trauma IMC, Full Time, Night Shift

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Highlights :

At SSM Health, we pride ourselves on being a collaborative community that values your unique talents and supports employee professional development.

If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and are ready to be a part of a dynamic and fulfilling work environment, apply now to join our team of CNAs.

Your talents will shine bright at SSM and your contributions will be a real part of helping us achieve an exceptional patient experience.

We look forward to learning more about you!

Position Details

A one-time sign on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $3,000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment.

Pay Details : $18.00+, depending on experience, plus applicable shift differentials.

Schedule : This is a full time night shift shift position working12 hour shifts from 7 : 00 p.m. to 7 : 30 a.m. for a total of 36 hours per week.

The schedule also includes an every third weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.

Location : St . Mary’s Hospital Madison

700 S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715

Unit Information

31 bed Neuroscience and Trauma Intermediate Care Unit

Certified Primary Stroke Center

450 stroke cases per year

Neurosurgery, Trauma, Capnography

Telemetry and Pulse Oximetry

24 hour video Seizure and Epilepsy Monitoring

Job Summary :

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and / or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition / needs, of patient complaints, and of patient / significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.

Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.

• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Passing grade on state of work location required exam.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use / data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting / moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect / recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Work Shift :

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department :

1006000007 Neuroscience Center (7SW)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options : o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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