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Job Title:

Certified Nursing Assistant, PACU

Cost Center:

301191218 ECHos-PACU

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

12-hour day shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

May be eligible for a sign-on bonus

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance to the patient/family care plan to collect patient information and provide direct patient care contributing significantly to the achievement of patient and family outcomes. As a member of the direct care team, the CNA is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate collection and recording of data, completion of routine and delegated direct patient care activities and communicating and collaborating with the Registered Nurse to prioritize workload.

WORK SHIFT:

Three 12 hour shifts per week. 0600-1830 +/- 1 hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Collaborates with direct patient care team members ensure patient care services are adjusted and completed with the patient’s changing care needs.

2. Provides direct care support and technical assistance to the Registered Nurse (RN) to allow the RN to primarily focus on and achieve the patient’s care planning and coordination needs.

3. Collaborates with the RN to establish mutual care priorities on a shift-by-shift basis.

4. Effectively communicates meaningful pertinent information to appropriate individuals to assist in accurate care for the patient.

5. Completes routine and delegated tasks in a timely manner and seeks assistance from the RN to prioritize activities when workload demands cannot be met to ensure the patient’s care it completed thoroughly and timely.

6. Assists the RN to complete focused technical skills and procedures in support of therapeutic and/or diagnostic interventions.

7. Assists the patient and family to complete activities of daily living, anticipates the patient’s needs and modifies the approach based on the plan of care, patient coordination, patient age and development and patient request(s) to allow growth and development of the patient and family functions.

8. Collects data and offers input on project teams to participate in process improvement activities enhancing the organization’s effectiveness.

9. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

10. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Must have or has had a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification awarded by the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here (https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mAboutUs/Documents/30922-000_Equity-and-Inclusion-Statement%20%282%29.pdf) .

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program .

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.