Nursing Assistant – Medical​/Surgical

Overview

90 FTE, 36 hours/week. This is a Day/Evening position, primarily 7:00am–7:30pm. One in three weekends and holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable. Join our team – 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) to:

• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on an inpatient Medical-Surgical unit and provide care to both medical and surgical patients.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You’ll assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, intentional rounding, and performing 12-lead ECGs.
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high-quality care.

Join a state-of-the-art facility that takes innovation to a whole new level.

We offer:

• 90 FTE, 36 hours/week. Day/Evening schedule with primarily 7:00am–7:30pm shifts. One in three weekends and holiday rotation.
• UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Starting pay will consider relevant work experience.
• This position may be eligible for a $2700 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Additional components of compensation may include:
• Evening shift differential
• Weekend differential

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts to support work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement – UW Health invests in professional growth by helping pay for coursework related to career advancement.

• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aide Training Program Required
• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
• Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

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 East Madison Hospital – on Madison’s east side – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.