What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant- Inpatient Acute Care position at beloithealthsystem?
Beloit Health System is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our dynamic team at Beloit Memorial Hospital!
Are you a compassionate CNA who excels in a fast-paced hospital environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care? If so, we want to hear from you.
At Beloit Health System, our Certified Nursing Assistants are an essential part of the care team, helping patients feel supported, comfortable, and cared for during their hospital stay. We are seeking dedicated CNAs to join our Acute Care Team, providing hands-on care to patients on our Medical-Surgical and Intermediate Care/Cardiac Step-Down units.
In this role, you will work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you are committed to compassionate care, teamwork, and excellence, we invite you to become part of our mission-driven organization.
- Location: Beloit Memorial Hospital - Beloit, WI
- Sign-On Bonus: Yes
- Shift: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift available
- Schedule: 6:45a-3:15p, 2:45p-11:15p, 10:45p-7:15a
- Hours per week: 24-32 hours per week
- Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
- Department: Medical Surgical & Intermediate/Cardiac Stepdown
In this position the Certified Nursing Assistant will:
- Take and record vital signs accurately and in a timely manner, reporting unusual signs and symptoms to appropriate personnel.
- Provide personal hygiene care for patients such as bathing, oral care, hair/nail grooming, back rubs, etc., while maintaining a clean, safe environment and documents accordingly.
- Assist patients with their nutritional needs and documents appropriately on the nursing record.
- Assist patients with ambulation, transporting via wheelchair, stretcher or bed while maintaining safety for the patients.
- Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges of patients and records on appropriate nursing forms.
- Observe safety precautions including call lights within easy reach, bed positions in low, side rails up, proper use of safety restraints, and continuous rounding on all patients. Initiates use of bed alarms when appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital and/or physician related information while performing work related duties in a professional manner.
- Perform the following procedures and appropriately documents:
- K-pad application
- Apply non-sterile compress
- Set up basic traction frames
- Proper use of EPC's
- Foley catheter removal
- Empty colostomy bags
- Obtain clean catch urine specimen
- May fulfill the role and assist with cardiac monitoring if EKG course graduate and/or score 85% or higher on BMH EKG exam.
Job Requirements:
- Current CNA certification in Wisconsin
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of hire
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Demonstrates ability to do simple math functions.
- Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required
Apply today and become part of our team!