Nursing Assistant CNA – Full-time – 2nd shift

Job ID:
R169035

Shift:
2nd

Full/Part Time:
Full_time

Pay Range:
$20.40 – $30.60

Location:

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center – 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week:
36

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

  • FULL-TIME, PM SHIFT Opportunities may be available on several units at this location
  • 8 or 12-hour shifts, depending on department scheduling protocol (the manager will cover this during the unit-specific interview)
  • Weekend & Holiday rotation will be required

Primary Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Help patients with mobility: turning, repositioning, and transferring between beds and wheelchairs.
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding if needed.

Vital Signs Monitoring

  • Take and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Report any changes in a patient’s condition to nurses or doctors.

Support for Nurses and Doctors

  • Set up medical equipment and assist during some procedures.
  • Transport patients to different departments (e.g., radiology, surgery).
  • Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Patient Observation

  • Monitor patients for signs of distress or changes in behavior.
  • Document care provided and communicate observations to the healthcare team.

Emotional Support

  • Offer companionship and reassurance to patients.
  • Communicate with patients’ families and help them understand care routines.

Skills, education and Qualities we are looking for:

  • High School Diploma of the equivalent
  • CNA (WI Registry)
  • Compassion and patience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • The ability to use equipment (gait belts, transfer devices, lifts, etc) to care for patients

 

We have a variety of openings that may include the following inpatient units at St. Luke’s Medical Center:

•  6KLM – Medical/Telemetry
•  11LM – Medical/Telemetry
•  12S – Oncology (Solid Tumors)
•  12T – Oncology (Bone Marrow Transplant, Blood & Lymph Cancers)
•  3CD – Surgical
•  3EF – Surgical
•  9LM – Medical/Telemetry
•  2N – IRP (Inpatient Rehab Program – Physical Rehab)
•  9ST – Cardiac Surgical
•  10S – Cardiac
•  10T – Cardiac/Medical
•  11S – Ortho/Spine
•  11T – Ortho/Joint
•  4CD – Medical/Telemetry
•  4EF – Respiratory
•  4LM – Neuro/Surgical
•  5LM – Medical/Surgical
•  8C – Abdominal Transplant
•  10LM – Neuro Medical/Telemetry
•  ED – CNAs  or EMTs work in the ED Tech role in this Department

How might this role be different if you’ve never worked in a hospital?

  • Pace & Environment: Fast-paced, often high-pressure. Patients may be acutely ill or recovering from surgery.
  • Patient Turnover: High. Patients are admitted, treated, and discharged relatively quickly.
  • Duties:
    • Assist with post-operative care
    • Monitor vital signs frequently
    • Support nurses during procedures
    • Transport patients to tests or surgeries
  • Team Structure: CNAs work closely with a large, multidisciplinary team including RNs, doctors, and specialists.
  • Variety: Exposure to different departments (e.g., ER, ICU, med-surg) and more diverse experiences.

Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.