Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Med/Surg-Part Time-Days

Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) partners with the registered nurse and performs work as delegated to support in the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care. The CNA assists patients with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and mobility. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CNA supports clinical care by monitoring vital signs, assisting with basic medical procedures, and accurately reporting changes in patient condition or behavior. The CNA plays a key role in promoting patient comfort, safety, and overall well-being within the scope of their practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Assist patients with ADLs (e.g., bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility) to promote comfort and dignity.
• Reposition or transfer patients safely to enhance mobility and prevent skin breakdown.
• Respond promptly to call lights and requests, assessing and addressing patient needs.
• Provide direct assistance with eating and drinking, ensuring patient dietary restrictions and preferences are followed.
• Safely assist in lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients using appropriate techniques and equipment to prevent injury.

Clinical Support and Communication

• Monitor and document vital signs using approved equipment, reporting deviations to the RN immediately.
• Observe and report any changes in patient behavior, skin integrity, or symptoms to the RN to support timely clinical decision-making.
• Assist the nurse with non-invasive procedures and equipment operation, maintaining proper scope of practice. 
• Apply clean dressing, sling, stockings or support bandages under RN direction to support treatment plans.
• Communicate proactively with the care team to report patient needs, changes in condition, and care preferences. 

Environmental Safety and Unit Support

• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms and common areas.
• Change soiled linens, empty commodes or bedpans, and restock personal care supplies in patient rooms at least once per shift.
• Complete unit cleanliness and supply checklist daily; submit work order for maintenance issues.
• Stock and organize medical supplies to ensure availability and promote efficiency.
• Uphold infection control standards consistently, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and surface cleaning. 

Emotional Support and Patient Interaction

• Provide empathetic, patient-centered care by engaging in positive communication and responding to requests in a timely, respectful manner. 
• Identify and support the emotional and social needs of patients through active listening, conversation, and reporting of concerns to primary RN. 
• Observe for signs of distress or discomfort and communicate observations promptly to the RN.   

* While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• Current WI Nurse Aide registry required
• Current BLS Certification (through American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS course)
• At least 18 years of age (for Surgical Services and Emergency Departments)

Experience:

• Prior CNA experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission: To deliver care driven by excellence, guided by heart, and grounded in community.

Vision: To be a trusted partner in providing healthcare that is personal and accessible to all, by adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and support lifelong well-being.

Values: Integrity. Respect. Compassion. Collaboration

Here at St. Croix Health, we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.