Nursing Assistant – Pre/Post PACU

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours per week. This is a Day/Evening position, 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday with start times varying between 7:00 am - 7:30 am. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at 1 S. Park St. Medical Center in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join our team who consistently earns 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 (NA, CNA) to:

• Prepare patients for the Operating Room and/or procedure requiring anesthesia.
• Obtain vital signs, reposition patients, and comfort patients.
• You will prepare charts for the following day’s patients.
• Interact and engage with patients and their families to establish a trusting relationship and assist with wayfinding.
• Work within a dynamic team and be a part of a fast pace setting!

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description
UW Medical Foundation benefits