Certified Nursing Asst/CNA & HUC - West 9 - Days

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Provides clerical support for assigned nursing units and performs Nursing Assistant duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Schedules diagnostic tests and therapists for patients and acts as a receptionist and resource person on the unit. May be assigned one role per shift or may be required to perform both roles during assigned shift.

• High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required.

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology to understand ordering procedures for various patient tests, treatments and medications.

• Registered with the State of Wisconsin Registry for Nursing Assistants to be eligible for employment in the basic provider settings.

• Previous clerical and customer service experience required.

• Completion of a health unit coordinator program or other healthcare office experience preferred.

• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.

• Understands role of performing delegated acts.

• Possess willingness and initiative to successfully complete educational requirements and develop and learn new skills as required by the unit (i.e., phlebotomy, EKG, etc.).

• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.

• Possess rudimentary assessment and analytical skills in order to perform basic patient observations.

• Previous basic computer and keyboarding experience and skills preferred. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time and walk when assisting with errands, to carry supplies and move equipment on wheels, and to transport patients in wheelchairs and cribs.

• Physical ability to lift, ambulate and position patients weighing up to 50 pounds.

Please see schedule below. You must have the ability to work this schedule year round and cannot be flexible with classes.

Unit Description:

West 9 is a 24-bed acute care unit. This unit cares for both medical and surgical patient populations. All Acute Care burn patients requiring dressing changes, surgical interventions, and management are cared for here. Procedural Short Stay (PSS) and Observation patients are the other focus for this department. Typical diagnoses for the Pediatric Hospital Medicine patients are: asthma, bronchiolitis, dehydration/viral gastroenteritis, skin & soft tissue infection/cellulitis, unintentional toxic ingestion, and croup. Nurses may also care for medical patients with varying diagnoses who are expected to have a shorter hospital stay. The PSS surgical specialties in this department are: General Surgery, Ortho, ENT, Urology, Plastics/Craniofacial, Ophthalmology, and Dental. Some common diagnosis are: tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy, appendicitis, extremity fractures, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and umbilical or inguinal hernia. 

Required Schedule:

Week 1 - Sunday and Tuesday

Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

Week 3 - Sunday, Tuesday, Friday

Week 4 - Monday and Saturday

Week 5 - Sunday, Tuesday, Friday

Week 6 - Tuesday and Saturday

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, disabilit