Nursing Assistant - Pre/Post PACU

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Monday-Friday, primary shift 7:00am-3:30pm to help with overnight hold patients. Department is open 5:00am-8:30pm, closed weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Relevant work experience considered in determining starting base pay. This position may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE).

About the Role

Join our growing team who consistently earns top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care. We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA) to work in a state-of-the-art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level.

Responsibilities

• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the Pre/Post PACU and provide care to surgical patients
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant Program required
• 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred
• Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry upon hire required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months required