Nursing Assistant CNA – Medical Respiratory Ventilator Unit
Job ID:
R221537
Shift:
3rd
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$20.80 – $31.20
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, 3rd shift (12-hour shifts)
- rotation required: every 3rd weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
- rotation required: 50% of the holidays each year
Department: 4EF – Medical/Telemetry (Medical Respiratory Unit)
Unit Size: 24 private rooms
About the 4EF Medical Respiratory Unit
4EF is a high-acuity Medical/Telemetry unit with a specialized respiratory focus. We are the only non‑ICU unit in the system that provides care for ventilated patients. While respiratory care is central to our work, the unit supports a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions, including:
- COPD
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Diabetic ulcers
- Cellulitis
- Pneumonia
Patients on 4EF require a high level of attention—just below ICU-level care—making this an excellent environment for CNAs who want to expand their clinical skills and work on a fast-paced, team-centered unit.
🛏️ General CNA Responsibilities
- Obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations).
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and overall hygiene.
- Promote safe mobility through ambulation and repositioning.
- Assist with feeding, including supporting patients with swallowing difficulties.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked patient environment.
- Document care accurately and communicate observations or concerns to the nursing team.
✨ Responsibilities Specific to 4EF – Medical Respiratory
- Provide oral care every 2 hours for tracheostomy and ventilated patients.
- Perform patient turns every 2 hours for high-risk or immobile patients.
- Use transfer and mobility equipment such as ceiling lifts, Hoyer lifts, and Sara Stedy devices.
- Perform delegated tasks from RNs, which may include:
- Bladder scans
- CBI (Continuous Bladder Irrigation) assistance
- Post-operative vital signs
- Telemetry management
- Specimen collection
What We’re Looking For
- Current CNA certification
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Comfort working with high-acuity patients
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach
- Interest in respiratory or telemetry care (training provided)
Why Join 4EF?
- Work with a highly skilled respiratory and telemetry care team
- Opportunities to grow your clinical experience with ventilated and complex patients
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
- Hands-on experience with specialized equipment and patient populations
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.
