Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
Essential duties include collecting patient assessment data, administering medications and injections, assisting providers during treatments, and performing procedures like EKGs and simple lab tests. The role also involves maintaining patient flow, providing education, documenting care, and responding to phone calls including triage.
Essential dutes and responsibilities
Rooms and collects patient assessment data.
Administers injections and medications.
Performs other patient care procedures as directed and according to established criteria.
Assists provider during treatment, testing, and examinations.
Performs EKG's, simple lab tests and collects venous blood specimens.
Maintains timely flow of patients.
Provides patient and family education.
Documents patient care and related information.
Responds to incoming phone calls.
Performs telephone triaging of patients.
Follows up on patient care as needed.
Reviews and maintains charts.
Participates in Quality and Performance Improvement.
May be required to work alternate shifts and weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN program.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed as an RN in State of practice
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Other certification per department requirementeligible: ACLS
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listen and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software and Word Processing software.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
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Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.
