Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Operating Room

Work Schedule:

.90 FTE, 36 hours per week. This is an Evening/Night position with 8‑hour shifts between 1430 and 2300, rotating weekend shifts and on‑call responsibilities. Holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on 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 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.

• 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.