- Why ThedaCare?
- Living A Life Inspired!
- Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care.
- We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do.
- Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
- At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.
- A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits.
- Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.
- If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
- Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare!
- Summary : Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
- Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare.
- Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.
Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served. Assists in meeting the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the care team to ensure quality, cost-effective safe patient care practices. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned and performs all functions of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. Respectfully addresses situations or decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met. Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. Identifies and escalates patient risk to prevent crises. Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers. Reinforces patient education to improve care outcomes and safe patient practices. Performs and documents patient cares including personal hygiene, mobility, activities of daily living, and vital signs, and ensures the care environment promotes patient safety. Provides care to patients including collecting body fluids for testing and cultures, administering medications if applicable, and providing patient care as defined within the nursing plan of care and/or physician orders, within the scope of the CNA role.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred. Must be 18 years of age, except for Peabody Manor, The Heritage or Juliette Manor Valid State of Wisconsin CNA Certification American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Certified Nursing Assistants provide basic nursing care to patients within the scope of the nursing assistant responsibilities and perform basic nursing procedures to promote patient comfort and support under the direction of the RN Case Manager.
- Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities within their scope of practice.
- Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient's response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient's condition.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Location
- ThedaCare Homecare and Hospice cover numerous central Wisconsin counties split up into teams by location. This position requires a weekend rotation of every 12 weeks and 1 holiday per year. Fleet Vehicle Option!
- Scheduled
- Weekly
- Hours: 8
- Scheduled
- FTE: 0.2
- Location:
- TC at
- Home -
- Appleton,Wisconsin
- Overtime
- Exempt:
- No
- Worker
- Shift
- Details: Days About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
