Certified Nursing Assistant, LTC

SSM Health Care - Fond du Lac, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Fond du Lac, WI

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at SSM Health involves providing essential nursing care services to patients in a long-term care setting. The role is focused on assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring safety and quality care through effective communication and documentation. The CNA will work under the supervision of registered nurses and contribute to the overall well-being of patients.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient's response to care or treatment.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients' calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the appropriate state department.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay for eligible hourly team members.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.