Nursing Assistant - Medical/Surgical

Work Schedule:

.90 FTE, 36 hours/week. Evening/night position, working three 12-hour night shifts of 7pm-7:30am. 1 in 3 weekends and Holiday rotation required. 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 $2,700 sign-on bonus.

• Additional components of compensation may include:

  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

Join our 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:

• 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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months 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.

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.

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