Nursing Assistant - Acute Care- Surgical Specialties

Work Schedule:

.90 FTE, 36 hours/week. This is a Day/Evening position with variable (8) eight and (12) twelve-hour shifts, 7:00am-7:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, and 3:00pm-11:30pm. Every other weekend and Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.

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.

This position may be eligible for a $2,700 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on the FTE).

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening shift differential
• Weekend differential

Join our team - we consistently earn top honors for patient care and continually look for new and innovative ways to provide patient and family-centered care.

• Be a supportive partner with Registered Nurses on the unit.
• Provide direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. NAs will assist with activities of daily living, repositioning, transfers, patient mobility, and intentional rounding.
• Interact and engage with visitors, patients, and their family members to establish a trusting relationship to provide high quality care.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• 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

• Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required

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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