Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical/Surgical (85312)

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

HSA

FSA

401k plans

EAP

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Voluntary accident coverage

Critical illness coverage

Hospital indemnity coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential nursing care and support to licensed personnel. You will interact with patients and families, follow instructions, and contribute to a collaborative care environment.

Open to candidates who are registered CNAs in Minnesota with CPR certification and who can work day/evening shifts, including every third weekend, under a 48-hour biweekly schedule. Hourly pay ranges with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a CNA with the Minnesota registry or registry eligible.
• During employment, must be on the MN Nursing Registry within 1 year of working as a CNA.
• Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and support services to licensed personnel.
• Interact with patients, families, visitors, staff, and physicians to ensure quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

CNA certification (Minnesota)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537, Position Type: 48 Hour Biweekly, Salary Range: $19.05 - $25.88 Hourly, Job Category: Home Care Aide/Nursing Assistant, The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to patients and support services to the licensed personnel. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) has contact with patients, patient families and visitors,LRH employees, volunteers, administration, and physicians. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. The CNA must be able to follow instructions of licensed personnel and work cooperatively with others, exercise initiative and judgement.

Department Description

Come join our Medical/Surgical department! You’ll have the ability to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment where teamwork is a key focus. You will provide a healing touch for all ages and feel rewarded by the care you provide each day. We are seeking caring, motivated individuals to join our team!

Open Date: 10/29/2026
Preferred Application Deadline: 11/05/2026

Hours/Shifts

64 hours bi-weekly, Day/PM shifts, and every third weekend.

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $19.05-$25.88. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

• This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services.
• For eligible new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Upon hire, must be registered as a CNA with the Minnesota registry or registry eligible. During employment, must be on the MN Nursing Registry within 1 year of working as a CNA. MN Nursing registry renewals must be verified as active 6 months from expiration date. This position requires current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months.