The Nursing Assistant is responsible for preparing rooms and equipment for surgeries and coordinating preventative maintenance. They also assist with patient positioning, transport, and maintaining high care standards in a surgical setting.
.90 FTE, 36 hours per week. This a Day/Evening position with variable (8) eight, (10) ten, and (12) twelve-hour shifts. Weekend shift required. 1-2 Holiday's required per year. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
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.
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.
Be knowledgeable and assist with room/equipment preparation prior to surgeries.
Coordinate preventative equipment maintenance in accordance with safety standards.
Arrange specimen transport and testing for the Inpatient Operating Room.
Assist with patient positioning, patient transport, intentional rounding, stocking, and ordering equipment.
Help maintain high patient care standards in a surgical services setting.
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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required
• 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred
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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Candidates must be a graduate of a State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program and be listed on the state registry. BLS/CPR certification is required within three months of hire, and one year of recent experience is preferred.
Market context
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