Certified Nursing Assistant

CentraCare Health; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Monticello Hospital is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support Med/Surg, Geriatric Behavioral Health, and Emergency Department. The role includes patient monitoring, transport, and daily living activities.

Shifts include 7pm-7:30am and 7am-7:30pm with every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays. Starting pay is $19.40/hour with increases based on experience; pay range $19.40–$28.79/hour.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota Registry.
• Some healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be current through the American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal human relations skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Critical monitoring, like obtaining blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels to assess patient health.
• Transport patients to appointments and procedures to get the right care at the right time.
• Interact with patients to promote comfort, and express compassion and empathy as they heal.
• Assist with walking and help patients do it safely.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting and more.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Patient care

Education

CNA certification (Minnesota Registry)

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

As a Certified Nursing Assistantat the Monticello Hospital, you’ll find purpose by bringing comfort and healing to our patients.This work requires a kind heart and caring hands. Whether this role is a long-term career choice, supplementing a current job, or a path to other jobs in healthcare, you will find fulfillment in the lives you touch.In this position you will support Med/Surg department, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, and Emergency Department.

Here are some ways you’ll serve patients:

• Critical monitoring, like obtaining blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate,and oxygen levels– so we can better assess patienthealth
• Transport patients to appointments and procedures – to get them the right care at the right time
• Interact with patients to promote comfort, and express compassion, and empathy as they heal
• Walking – It’s one of the most important things we can do for our patients- and you get to help them do it safely
• Assist with activities of daily living – things we often take for granted that patients may be unable to, or need help doing, themselves. This can include eating, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting and more.

Schedule:

• Part-Time 60 hours every two weeks
• Variable 12-hour shifts; shifts to include 7pm-7:30am and 7am-7:30pm (you would be working a combination of both shifts)
• Every 3rd weekend 7pm-7:30am
• Rotating Holidays

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $19.40 per hour and increases with experience.
  • Pay Range: $19.40 - $28.79 per hour
• Benefits include medical, dental, vacation accrual, retirement, and employee discounts.

Qualifications:

• Certified as a Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota Registry.
• Some healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Must have current certification through the American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal human relations skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.