Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Job Description
About the Company
The employer is the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network, a partnership formed between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin. This network shares a common mission focused on patient care, innovation, medical research, and education.
It operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and is also an adult Level I Trauma center. The network is actively involved in extensive medical research, engaging in thousands of clinical trials and studies.
The Froedtert & MCW health network is substantial, comprising ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and over 45 health centers and clinics. This extensive presence allows them to attract patients from across the Midwest and the nation.
The organization emphasizes its commitment to diversity, stating pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce. They maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing. They also offer reasonable accommodations for applicants with needs during the application and interview process.
Job Description
• Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Location: The position is located at the FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility in Milwaukee, WI, US.
• Work Arrangement: This is an ON-SITE job.
• Employment Type & Hours:
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.500000, indicating a part-time position.
• Standard Hours: 20.00 hours per week.
• Shift Details:
• Shift: Shift 1.
• Schedule: Requires rotating holidays and rotating weekends.
• Reporting Structure: The CNA reports directly to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and also to the Registered Nurses (RNs) on duty during each assigned shift.
• Job Summary & Responsibilities:
• The CNA provides delegated, age-appropriate care under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Care must be delivered in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
• Key duties include assisting patients with tasks related to basic nursing skills, personal care skills, and basic restorative services, all as outlined in the patient’s clinical competency assessment.
• The CNA’s practice and performance are based on knowledge gained during their CNA training and certification, or from basic nursing courses completed at an accredited school for professional nurses.
• The role may also involve providing continuous safety observation.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Education Requirements:
• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Licensure & Certification Requirements:
• Required Licensure: State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required.
• Alternative to CNA Certification: Candidates may qualify if they are currently enrolled in a nursing program AND can provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses confirming successful completion of a basic nursing course (meeting all State of Wisconsin administrative code criteria) AND have a minimum experience of one acute care medical/surgical clinical rotation.
• Required within 90 days of hire: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA-approved equivalent.
• Perks & Benefits (Eligibility may vary by role):
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth, including Career Pathways, Career Tuition Assistance, and CEU (Continuing Education Unit) opportunities.
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Referral bonuses.
• Retirement plan (403b).
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability.
• Free Workplace Clinics.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Healthy Contributions program.
• Care@Work program.
• Moving Assistance.
• Discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other work-life benefits.
