Job description

Why choose Froedtert South?

Flexible scheduling opportunities available including full-time, part-time, resource pool/per diem, and seasonal positions.

Froedtert South utilizes cutting-edge technology including:

• Supporting cutting-edge cardiovascular medicine and patient care;
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery including coronary bypass, valve replacement surgery and thoracic surgeries;
• A strong Neurosurgery program serving endovascular and neuro/spine surgery capabilities; and
• Electrophysiology and interventional cardiology programs serving diagnostic and intervention services for excellence in cardiac care and arrhythmia prevention.

Froedtert South is a growing system with professional growth opportunities within the organization.

Froedtert South offers two main hospital locations in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie. Both campuses offer a diverse patient population.

Comprehensive benefits offered including health/dental/vision, 403b retirement savings and match, and more!

POSITION DESCRIPTION
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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• High School or Equivalent (GED)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (Patient Care Assistant and Patient Support Specialist positions available if you do not have a current certification).

• 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.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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 the 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.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Critical & Intensive Care
• Dialysis
• Geriatrics
• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Birth center
• Hospital

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

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