Certified Nursing Assistant, LTC - St. Elizabeth

Gundersen Health System; Wabasha (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in the St. Elizabeth’s facility in Wabasha. The role is part of the Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care department with a focus on direct patient care and safe patient transport. Entry is welcome, with 2 years of CNA experience preferred.

We offer a rich benefits package including health, dental insurance and 401(k) with matching. Compensation for full-time and part-time positions is based on experience and internal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care including nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• Transport and transfer patients using proper equipment with safety precautions.
• Assist nursing staff with lifting and ambulating patients following guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and environment and communicate accurately with the health care team.

Skills

Compassion

Patient safety

Communication

Teamwork

BLS certification

Education

CNA certification (state)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIKO ceiling lifts

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Gundersen St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha as a variety of full time, part time, and casual Certified Nursing Assistant positions in our Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care Department!

Our full time and part time positions have an extremely rich benefit package, including health and dental insurance and a matching 401(k). The hiring page range for a CNA is $19.00 - $24.81 per hour, based on work experience.

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it’s who we are.

Job Description:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- LTC is responsible for performing basic care of patients and residents under the general supervision of an RN in the skilled nursing facility setting. The CNA – LTC is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the health care center complex in a safe and efficient manner. The CNA – LTC will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• 2. Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.
• 3. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
• 4. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to 5. Central Service and Maintenance departments.
• 6. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
• 7. Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.
• 8. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
• 9. Assists with keeping patient & resident rooms clean and orderly. Assure resident safety by identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates correct action as appropriate.
• 10. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• 11. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
• 12. Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
• 13. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
• 14. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
• 15. Ensures patient safety.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED No education required DESIRED High School Diploma or equivalency

Work Experience:

REQUIRED No experience required. DESIRED 2 years of previous CNA experience.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state registry 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.

Age Specific Population Served:

• Infant (less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
• Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
• Adult (18 - 64 years)
• Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

• Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
• Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
• Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
• Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
• Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
• Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
• Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 150-200

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter: Brenda Creighton Recruiter Email Address: [e-mail]

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love!

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!

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.

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.

Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

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A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you.

Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.