Nursing Assistant - First Day Surgery – 90% FTE, Day/Evening at UW Health

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Operating room support, Equipment preparation, Specimen transport, Patient positioning, Patient transport, Intentional rounding, Health link, Safety standards, Surgical services, Desk assistant, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work Schedule: .90 FTE, 36 hours/week. This is a Day/Evening position with variable (8) eight-hour shifts within the hours of 0500-1800. No weekends and no Holidays. 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. External hires may be eligible for a $2,400-3,000 sign on bonus (pro-rated on FTE). Be a part of the REMARKABLE team where we consistently earn 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: * Cross train as a Desk Assistant, admit patient to Health Link, assist with managing next day operating room schedule and communicate with units, and ancillary staff. * Be knowledgeable and assist with room/equipment preparation prior to surgeries. * Coordinate preventative equipment maintenance in accordance with safety standards. * Arrange specimen transport and testing for the Operating Room. * Assist with patient positioning, patient transport, intentional rounding, stocking, and ordering equipment. * Help maintain high patient care standards in a surgical services setting. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of State of Wisconsin Approved Nursing Assistant program Required Work Experience: * 1 year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred Licenses & Certifications: * Listed on the 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. University Hospital [http://www.uwhealth.org/locations/Location.action?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170] in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/news/university-of-wisconsin-hospitals-ranked-no-1-wisconsin] and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Job Description [https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=4332&entityid=3&p=UWH] UW Hospital and Clinics benefits [https://www.uwhealth.org/files/uwhealth/careers-assets/benefits/HR-110695-17-Benefits-Flier-for-UWHC-Employees.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant will support surgical services by preparing rooms and equipment, managing patient transport, and assisting with operating room scheduling. They will also perform administrative tasks such as admitting patients to Health Link and coordinating specimen transport.