Patient Care Tech - CNA, Ambulatory Surgery, Full Time, Days at SSM Health
Fond du Lac, WI 54035
About the Job
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-St. Agnes HospitalWorker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
St. Agnes Hospital is looking for a passionate CNA to join our Surgical team!
Department: Ambulatory Surgery
Sign On Bonus: up to $3,000 for qualified external candidates
Schedule: 36 hours per week. Shifts rotate between 0600-1430 and 1200-2000.
Starting Pay: $18+ per hour
Location: St. Agnes Hospital 420 E. Division St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935
This is a full time, benefits eligible position on the day shift. This role will assist with pre and post op care for patients in an ambulatory setting.
A valid and active CNA licensure in the state of Wisconsin in required for this position.
Benefit Information:
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Income based medical insurance premium discounts
HSA/FSA options
Short and Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO & PTO Donation Program
Daily Pay for qualifying positions
403b/401k retirement plans
Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts with participating schools
Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP
Free on-site fitness centers at select locations
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: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Or
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Or
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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