CNA- Neuro/Trauma

Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. Our CNA roles are called Clinical Partners because this is an integral role in our care team and we see it as a partnership. As a Clinical Partner, you've chosen a career where patients matter-a lot. Our mission and values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day. As a Clinical Partner, you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust to different treatment plans for patients' evolving needs. As an advocate for each patient, you may comfort patients and their families, encourage patients to improve and fulfill other roles as needed. The work can be demanding as well as emotionally rewarding. In return, you can expect a work environment where: Clinical Partners feel valued, respected, and free to express themselves; each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose; teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, while management is supportive. If the needs, wants, and goals of each patient matter to you--- then we'd love to learn more! Please fill out your application today. Join a network of Clinical Partners just as kind and powerful as you. Job Summary:Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESReceives 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. EDUCATIONCompletion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam EXPERIENCENo experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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. Licenses / Certifications:Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Aide (CNA) - American Red Cross Work Shift:Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type:Employee Department:1006000007 Neuro Center (7SW) Scheduled Weekly Hours:12 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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