What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant – Pediatrics Operating Room position at UW Health?
Job Description
Work Schedule:
1.0 FTE, Day/ Evening. Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am-11pm, with primary hours being 7am-3:30pm and 11:30am - 8pm.
Pay:
Help make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients.
We are seeking a Nursing Assistant to:
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.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Job Description
Work Schedule:
1.0 FTE, Day/ Evening. Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am-11pm, with primary hours being 7am-3:30pm and 11:30am - 8pm.
Pay:
- External hires may be eligible for up to a $3,000 sign on bonus.
Help make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients.
We are seeking a Nursing Assistant to:
- Prepare patients for the Operating Room and/or procedure requiring anesthesia.
- Obtain vital signs, reposition patients, and comfort patients.
- Ability to cross-train as a health unit coordinator. You will prepare charts for the following day’s patients, check-in patients, and order department supplies.
- Interact and engage with patients and their families to establish a trusting relationship and assist with wayfinding.
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required
- 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
- Listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required
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.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Job Description