Nursing Assistant CNA – Inpatient Oncology
Job ID:
R268224
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Part_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:
24
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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Full-time or Part-time positions may be available on 1st shift or 3rd shift
- 8 or 12-hour shifts
- rotation required: every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday for 1st shift, Friday/Saturday for 3rd shift)
- rotation required: 50% of the holidays each year
Clinical Responsibilities
Monitoring Vital Signs
- Regularly check and record blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels.
- Report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Testing the pH level in urine after patients receive certain medications
Personal Care Assistance
- Help patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assist with feeding and hydration, especially for patients who are too weak to eat independently.
Mobility Support
- Aid patients moving around the unit, including transfers from bed to wheelchair.
- Turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Transporting Patients
- Escort patients to other departments for tests, treatments, or procedures.
Cleaning and Sterilization
- Maintain a sterile environment due to the immunocompromised nature of many oncology patients.
- Clean rooms, change linens, and sanitize equipment.
- Administering CHG treatments before patient procedures, helping to prevent infections that could enter the bloodstream through central lines, ports and PICCs
Inventory Management
- Keep track of medical supplies, linens, and personal care items.
- Ensure all equipment is clean and ready for use.
Emotional and Psychological Support
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Oncology CNAs often build close relationships with patients, offering comfort and companionship.
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They help patients cope with emotional challenges, such as fear, anxiety, and depression.
Documentation and Communication
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Record patient observations and report changes in condition to nurses.
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Assist with admission and discharge processes, including gathering patient history.
Special Considerations
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CNAs in oncology are trained in neutropenic precautions and chemotherapy safety protocols.
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They need to be vigilant for symptoms like pain, nausea, and fatigue, and respond quickly to changes.
Department Name: 12S – Oncology & Hospice Unit
12S is a 24-bed solid tumor, palliative and hospice care unit here at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. We are one of the very few designated inpatient oncology units that are qualified to deliver multiple forms of chemotherapy in Wisconsin. As a quaternary hospital, we are honored to provide specialized oncology care to highly acute cancer patients from all over the nation and world. The greatest thing about oncology nursing is the relationships you develop with your patients as they come in for their routine chemotherapy. We see patients from the beginning of their cancer journey until the end of their journey. Our staff members are highly engaged in community service events including visiting Zilber hospice patients during the holidays and donating items, community run/walk events, etc. Our patient outcomes surpass the benchmarks set by NDNQI in all four of the major nurse sensitive indicators. If you are interested in providing highly acute, specialized, quality care in oncology, we have a spot for you on 12S.
Department Name: 12T – Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
12T is a 24 bed Oncology and Autologous Stem Cell Transplant floor. Our primary oncology population is blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma along with any other blood /autoimmune diseases. Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Treatments are administered to our patients in the unit. This unit remains fully masked due to our patients being immunocompromised.
Requirements:
- High School Graduate, GED or HSED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and
- Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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.