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Resource Nursing Assistant CNA- WI Float

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.

Posted Oct 2

Shift and hours
Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) · Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) DAYS 7AM-7PM36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Float Pool · Hospital
License
CNA license Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Term
6 weeks · Permanent Status: Full timeFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Nurse Aide in good standing on State Registry Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
License
Active WI CNA in good standing Check your license
Education
GED, HSED, or High School Graduate Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
Experience
recent inpatient CNA experience in an acute care hospital 2 years of recent inpatient CNA experience in an acute care hospital required
Experience
acute/hospital experience 1+ year acute/hospital experience (2+ years preferred)
Also asks
reliable transportation Reliable transportation required.
Also asks
basic computer skills Basic computer skills.
Also asks
excellent oral and written communication Excellent oral and written communication.
Also asks
excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

What it pays

Float differential
$6 float shift differential. $6 float shift differential.
Night differential
Higher pay with Float + NOC differentials Higher pay with Float + NOC differentials
Extra pay
$6 float shift differential
Extra pay
Float + NOC differentials
Bonus
incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
Pay reviews
base compensation based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on teammate's job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Pay reviews
opportunity for annual performance-based increases Opportunity for annual increases based on performancebased on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Benefitsadoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Benefitsdefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (10)
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

The role and schedule

Day to day
assist RN with daily patient care, hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
Day to day
measure and document vitals, intake and output, daily weights, and patient data Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
Day to day
perform purposeful rounding and communicate observations to RN Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN.
Day to day
assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge
Day to day
collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification.
Day to day
transport items, stock supplies, and clean equipment and work areas
Day to day
position and transport patients and assist with nutritional needs
Day to day
reposition patients, provide skin care, and maintain TED hose and SCDs
Day to day
remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and perform bladder scans as required Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
Floating
float between units and Resource Team hospital locations Must be willing to float between units and work at all Resource Team locations as needed.
Charting
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
On call
no on-call Self-scheduling, no on-call.
Scheduling
Self-scheduling offered
Holidays
2 holidays per year 2 holidays per year required
Travel
travel across Milwaukee Area or South Region facilities
Details
continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation hazards, and blood/body fluids requiring protective clothing

The workplace

Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.
Health system employer

Advocate Aurora Health hires RNs into acute med/surg work such as the 5 South stroke and neuro unit, which runs 12-hour shifts.

Your fit

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Original listing

Posted on Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.’s careers page.

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Department

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Experience Required 2 years of recent inpatient CNA experience in an acute care hospital required Schedule Full-Time or Part-Time Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Self-scheduling 2 holidays per year required Resource Team Coverage Milwaukee Area: St. Luke's, Summit, South Shore South Region: Mount Pleasant, Kenosha, Burlington, Lakeland Must be willing to float between units and work at all Resource Team locations as needed. Reliable transportation required. $6 float

  • shift differential.

Why Join the Resource Team? Gain experience across multiple hospitals Diverse patient populations and clinical experiences Flexible self-scheduling Grow your skills and advance your healthcare career

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20 Resource Team Coverage Milwaukee Area: St. Luke's, Summit, South Shore South Region: Mount Pleasant, Kenosha, Burlington, Lakeland Must be willing to float between units and work at all Resource Team locations as needed. Reliable transportation required. Why Float Pool? Higher pay with Float + NOC differentials Self‑scheduling, no on‑call. Assigned day to day or in a long term 6-week assignment based on business need. Variety, growth, and career‑building experience Competitive benefits Only 2 holidays per year Major

Responsibilities

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately. Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings.

Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly. Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.

Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection. Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care.

Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices. Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans. Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.

Education Required

Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.

Experience Required

Active WI CNA in good standing 1+ year acute/hospital experience (2+ years preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Basic computer skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities. Certification Addendum Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift. Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.

Must have functional vision and hearing. Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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