Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Medical Psychiatric Unit DaysNights 75 FTE
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Medical Psychiatric Unit DaysNights 75 FTE
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Job Description
Love medicine is who we are its what we do its why people want to work here. If youre looking for a job to love apply today.
Schedule Weekly Hours:
30Gundersen Health System is seeking a parttime CNA for our 22bed Medical Specialty Unit. This is your opportunity to provide both med/surg and psychiatric care to patients while doing the work you love in the beautiful Coulee Region.
What you will do:
Fulfill 60 hours per two weeks 0. 75 FTE
Work 12hour rotating day 6:30am 7pm) and night 6:30pm 7am) shifts; every third weekend; two holidays per year
Provide LOVE MEDICINE to our patients with NeuroPsych diagnoses (i.e. dementia autism Huntingtons geropsychiatry) as well as MedPsych diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse and withdrawal behavioral health)
Partner with a team of hospitalists psychiatrists RNs CNAs Social Workers and Recreational Therapists
What you will get:
Starting pay of $17/hour more for experience!
40hour flex overtime computation.
Shift weekend and holiday differentials
Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
What you need:
Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods we deliver worldclass medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love Medicine and its who we are.
To learn more about a career as a CNA view this Day in the Life video
Job Description:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for performing basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. The CNA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The CNA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition elimination comfort mobility and safety.
2. Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patients health status.
3. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
4. Transports bodies to the morgue.
5. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
6. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
7. Demonstrates dependability organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.
8. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement policies and confidentiality standards.
9. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
10. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations. Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
No education required
DESIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
2 years of previous CNA experience.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Current InfantAdult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric 1 12 years)
Adolescent 13 17 years)
Adult 18 64 years)
Geriatric 65 years & older)
OSHA Category:
Category I All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Walking/Standing Continually 67100 or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally 633 or 3 hours)
Reaching Shoulder Level Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Reaching Below Shoulder Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Reaching Above Shoulder Frequently 3466 or 5.5 hours)
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally 633 or 3 hours) Number of lbs 150200
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact or call
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Part-Time
