Certified Nursing Assistant - Day Shifts

Gundersen Health System; Spring Grove (MN); On-site; USD 2,558,000 - 2,831,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CNA training

Tuition Investment Program

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Spring Grove, MN is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team for day shifts. Work day shifts including every other weekend and holiday; Part-time = 16 hours bi-weekly.

You will perform basic patient care under the supervision of an RN, transport patients safely, and assist with data collection for delegated nursing care. If you do not have a CNA, we will enroll you in a fully funded program to obtain MN CNA certification and start as a Nursing Assistant

Qualifications

• Minnesota CNA certification required; if not held, employer will pay for training to obtain it.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required, hands-on training available.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Transport and transfer patients within the medical complex safely.
• Accurately document on each resident in an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist with nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility, and safety for patients.
• Maintain environment and equipment; ensure patient safety.

Education

Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8 Gundersen Health System (Emplify Health)- Tweeten in Spring Grove, MN is a long-term care facility dedicated to promoting a healthy, meaningful and secure environment for adults of all ages, and we are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the team and work day shifts.

Don't have a CNA certification? No problem! We will enroll you in a fully funded program to get that MN CNA certification.

What You Will Do

Work day shifts including every other weekend and holiday. Part-time = 16 hours bi-weekly.

Nurture a family-based care environment by learning about each person and serving their needs.

The CNA is responsible for performing basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting.

The CNA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner.

The CNA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely under the supervision of a licensed Nurse.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy objects, as well as push, pull, reach and squat on a regular basis.
• Accurately document on each resident in an electronic medical record and must be familiar and competent in basic computer use.
• Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility, and safety.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
• Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• Must be flexible and adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
• Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient’s health status.
• Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
• Maintains environment and equipment.
• Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance to unit guidelines.
• Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.

What You Will Need

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). If you do not have your CNA certification, we will pay for it and can start you as a Nursing Assistant.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What You Will Get

• $20.55/hour + MORE FOR EXPERIENCE!
• If you do not have your CNA certification, we will pay for your training and if starting as a Nursing Assistant, the pay rate will be $18.57/hour until you are certified!
• A team that has a welcoming environment and is supportive of new and current staff.

What You Can Expect

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth.
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member.
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses.
• Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement &growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa.

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties.

Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you.