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GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM Certified Nursing Assistant Surgical in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:24 The Surgical and Digestive Care Unit is a 24-bed unit that provides care for a wide variety of patients, including those needing medically managed digestive care and surgical care ranging from trauma, abdominal, vascular, urology, otolaryngology, bariatric, and plastic surgery patients. What you will do: 0.6 FTE - 48 hours every two weeks Alternating 12 hour day and night shifts (6:30am - 7:00am and 6:30pm - 7:00am) Every third weekend and holiday Care for a variety of surgical patients in the inpatient setting, utilizing a vast array of nursing skills What you will get: A team that believes in the power of teamwork modeling that many hands make light work Unit with a strong CNA/RN relationship that promotes optimal patient and family-centered care Professional Development Opportunities/Career Development Center Starting pay of \$17/hour + more for experience 40-hour flex overtime computation. Shift Differentials: PMs: \$.75, Nights: \$1.75, Weekends: \$1.50 What you will need: Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) To learn more about a career as a CNA, Job Description: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for performing basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. The CNA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The CNA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care. Major Responsibilities: 1. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety. 2. Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient\'s health status. 3. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines. 4. Transports bodies to the morgue. 5. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments. 6. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information. 7. Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines. 8. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards. 9. Assists in the orientation of new personnel. 10. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/66C13BEF52424080

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