Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg - Part Time - Nights

Croix Health; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to join their Med/Surg department. This part-time position involves working straight night shifts and participating in weekend and holiday rotations. The ideal candidate will provide essential care to patients, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate closely with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care. With a commitment to health and well-being, this organization offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

403b Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be a certified nursing assistant with current registry.
• Prior CNA experience preferred for effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and communicate needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in patient care areas.
• Document patient observations and report to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ADLs Assistance

Education

Current WI Nurse Aide Registry

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

St. Croix Health is looking for part-time (.60 FTE) CNA to work on our Med/Surg department.

This position will work straight night shifts (7 pm-7:30 am), every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing many basic care tasks for patients, like grooming, dressing, bathing, eating and exercising. They also assist the nursing staff with medical tasks like taking blood, monitoring vitals with medical equipment and reporting patient behavior and wellbeing. Their role is to ensure patients are comfortable and well cared for while working under the scope of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist patients to perform ADLs, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
   • Delivers efficient/excellent care to all patients on the unit. Duties include performing ADLs, transferring, ambulation, dressing, toileting, turning and repositioning, feeding, bathing, etc.
   • Keeps rooms and patient care supplies clean including changing soiled linen, emptying commodes or bedpans
   • Turn or reposition bedridden patients
   • Answer patient call signals to determine patients’ needs
   • Assist patients to eat or drink
   • Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so themselves
   • Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on and off beds
   • Supply, collect, or empty bedpans
   • Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination
2. Works directly with the care team to deliver quality patient care
   • Communicates openly with team members about changes to meet needs of patients and their families
   • Reports pertinent observations or patient requests to the RN
   • Reports any skin issues to the RN
   • Communicate with nurse about changes in patient care to meet the patients’ needs
   • Assist nurse in operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
   • Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under the direction of the nurse
3. Maintains unit order, cleanliness and safety.
   • Keeps unit and patient rooms orderly; completes checklists to ensure stocking and unit maintenance is completed
   • Sends work orders as appropriate
   • Initiates additional cleaning as necessary without prompting, e.g., defrosting refrigerators and organizing cupboards
   • Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, and other patient areas
   • Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items
   • Stock or issue medical supplies
4. Document or report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses or in EMR
   • Review patients’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet
   • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, etc.
   • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
   • Responds to patient needs in a timely manner; demonstrates use of safety equipment.

Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• Current WI Nurse Aide Registry required
• BLS certification required

Experience:

• Prior CNA experience preferred

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission: We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Vision: To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.

Values: People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking
• Employee prescription discount program

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.