Nursing Assistant Perioperative - Inpatient PACU – 100% FTE, Day/Evening

Work Schedule :

1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week.

This is a Day/Evening position with (10) ten-hour shifts with start times ranging from 0900-1130.

One weekend every 5 weeks and Holiday rotation required.

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.

Evening differential, overtime.

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 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC).

Coordinate with Nursing Supervisors, assist with patient placement needs of ICU, IMC, general care, or outpatient placement.

Communicate with units and ancillary staff.


* Settle surgical/post-anesthesia patients, obtain vitals, reposition patients, set up suction, assist with airway, empty drains, empty foleys - per RN request, assist with normoglycemia protocol.


* Assist with activities of daily living, patient transport, intentional rounding, stocking, and ordering equipment.


* Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.

Education :

Minimum - High school diploma or equivalent and Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program.

Work Experience :

Preferred - One (1) year recent experience as a Nursing Assistant

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry, CPR certification required within three months of hire

Preferred - CPR Certification

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 in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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