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Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg, Part time Evening/Night

You'll support RNs on an inpatient Medical/Surgical unit, caring for both medical and surgical patients. UW Health is an academic medical center.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 1

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Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Evening and night shifts, 7pm to 7:30am This is an Evening/Night position (12) twelve-hour shifts 7pm-7:30am24 hours a week
Unit and setting
Medical/Surgical inpatient floors at East Madison Hospital · Hospital Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients.Medical and surgical patients
Term
Permanent .60% FTE, 24 hours per week.Part time, 0.6 FTE

Do you qualify?

Certification
Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Registry upon hire Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
Certification
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Trained Medication Aide (TMA) upon hire Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Trained Medication Aide (TMA) Upon Hire Required

Preferred

Experience
Clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care facility Preferred
Also asks
High school diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Preferred

What it pays

Night differential
Additional components of compensation may include: Evening and night shift differential Additional components of compensation may include: Evening and night shift differential
Weekend differential
Weekend differential Weekend differential
Sign-on bonus
$2,400
Extra pay
Evening and night shift differential Evening and night shift differential
Extra pay
Weekend differential
Bonus
$2400 sign-on bonus, pro-rated on FTE This position may be eligible for a $2400 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE).
Bonus
$1800 sign-on bonus, pro-rated on FTE This position may be eligible for a $1800 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE).
Pay reviews
Relevant work experience counts toward starting base pay Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay.

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth and dental insurancehealth and dental insurance
  • BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
  • BenefitsRetirement plansretirement plans
  • BenefitsTwo-week paid parental leavetwo-week paid parental leave
  • BenefitsAdoption assistanceadoption assistance
  • BenefitsFlexible schedule and shift optionsOptions for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
More benefits (6)
  • BenefitsEmployee Wellbeing Department resourcesAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement for career courseworkTuition reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources
  • Tuition reimbursement

The role and schedule

Day to day
Activities of daily living and repositioning You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding and performing 12 lead ECGs.
Day to day
Patient transfers and mobility
Day to day
Intentional rounding
Day to day
12-lead ECGs
Day to day
Building trust with patients, visitors and families Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high-quality care.
Hours stated
.60% FTE, 24 hours a week This is an Evening/Night position (12) twelve-hour shifts 7pm-7:30am, 1 in 3 weekend and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.
Weekends
One weekend in every three 1 in 3 weekend and holiday rotation
Holidays
One holiday in every three on the rotation

The workplace

UW Health logo
UW Health
Academic Medical Center
4.7 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What are the call requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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Work Schedule

.60% FTE, 24 hours per week. This is an Evening/Night position (12) twelve-hour shifts 7pm-7:30am, 1 in 3 weekend and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.

Pay

UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay. This position may be eligible for a $2400 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE). Additional components of compensation may include: Evening and night

  • shift differential

Weekend differential Be part of something remarkable Join our growing team who consistently earns top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.

We are seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA) to

We are expanding services at East Madison Hospital on the Medical/Surgical Inpatient floors! Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients. Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding and performing 12 lead ECGs. Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high-quality care. Join a state-of-the-art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level.

At UW Health, you will have

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Preferred Work Experience Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care facility Preferred Licenses & Certifications Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required and Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Trained Medication Aide (TMA) Upon Hire Required Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

What's around it?

In Madison, WI

Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,413/mo
Household income
$78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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