Resource Nursing Assistant CNA Float

About the role

Aurora Health Care is hiring experienced CNAs to join our Regional Float Pool.

Requirements

• Active WI CNA in good standing
• 1+ year acute/hospital experience (2+ years preferred)
• Ability to float to up to 7 Aurora hospitals within selected Zone; must support all medical centers in Zone 2: St. Luke's, St. Luke's South Shore, Washington County, Grafton, West Allis, Sinai and Zilber Hospice OR Aurora Psych Hospital
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 45 days
• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry
• Education: Certificate of GED or HSED, or High School Graduate
• Experience required: None (note: prior experience preferred per above)

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation (may include therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion, special transferring)
• Measure and document blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested
• Document accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction and promptly communicate observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN
• Participate in admission, transfer, and discharge process under RN supervision (room set up, orientation, linen removal, management of patient belongings)
• Ensure patient call light is always within reach and answer call‑lights promptly
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point‑of‑care testing as indicated using approved processes for accurate labeling and identification
• Maintain required competency
• Complete various errands as directed (pick‑up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, reports)
• Maintain and order stock for nursing area
• Clean equipment and work areas
• Perform patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting, pushing/pulling while using proper technique and assistive devices
• Perform tasks related to nutritional needs under RN direction (diet review, tray set‑up/removal, proper positioning, diet selection)
• Perform tasks related to maintaining skin integrity (proper repositioning, skin care)
• Ensure special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained (e.g., TED hose, sequential compression devices)
• Under RN direction and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and perform bladder scans
• Practice infection prevention policies (hand hygiene, sterile/aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials, appropriate attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation)
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care; understand principles of growth and development across the life span; assess patient data reflective of status and interpret information needed to identify age‑specific requirements

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF or others)
• Physical requirements: able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders; lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over head; carry up to 40 lbs a