Job Description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Performs as a Nursing Assistant within the care management team under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs delegated nursing tasks for which competence is demonstrated through the Nursing Assistant skills checklist.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

• Currently registered with the State of Wisconsin Registry for Nursing Assistants to be eligible for employment in the basic provider settings.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.

Education

High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.
• Possesses and competently demonstrates core Nursing Assistant skills as outlined in the skill competency checklist and understands the role of performing delegated tasks.
• Possesses a willingness and the initiative to successfully complete educational requirements while developing and learning new skills as required by the unit.
• Possesses effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.
• Possesses rudimentary assessment and analytical skills in order to perform basic patient observations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Provides services in a setting where there is potential for exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, chemotherapy agents, communicable disease and hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste.

Requires frequent standing walking, bending, reaching and carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.

Unit Description:

HOT (Hematology, Oncology, and Transplant) Unit is a 24-bed unit where team members care for children with cancer or blood disorders and children undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Patients stay for an average range of 3-45 days.

Schedule:

Part time PM shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) with weekday and weekend rotation. Required to work 3 shifts every 2 weeks.

Must be able to attend orientation for the following dates, with no exceptions:

October 26 8:00am-3:30

October 27 8:00am-4:30pm

October 29 8:00am-4:30pm

November 9 8:00am-4:30pm

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Health Services