Certified Nursing Assistant - Nights, $2500 Sign on Bonus

Gundersen Health System; Harmony (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System (Emplify Health Harmony Care Center) in Harmony, MN is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant or CNA. You will provide hands-on patient care under RN supervision and support residents and families in a CMS 5-star facility. Optional funded MN CNA certification is available, with wage $20.55/hour and a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 6 months.

Schedule is 20 hours per week, including nights and every other weekend/holiday. Training paid if not certified.

Qualifications

• Must be a Minnesota Registered CNA or willing to enroll and obtain certification.
• Ability to document care in electronic medical records accurately.
• Current infant-adult basic life support certification required or obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for residents under RN supervision.
• Transport and transfer patients safely within the facility.
• Document resident care and participate in data collection.
• Assist with nutrition, elimination, mobility, safety, and comfort.
• Maintain a safe environment and participate in meetings
• Adhere to attendance and unit guidelines, support nursing staff

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Minnesota CNA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Emplify Health by Gundersen Harmony Care Center, a long-term skilled nursing care facility in Harmony, MN, is dedicated to creating a healthy, meaningful, and secure environment for adults of all ages. Proudly recognized with a 5-star CMS rating, we are currently seeking a part‑time Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, hands‑on care, support residents and their families, and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. Learn more about our CMS rating on Medicare Care Compare at medicare.gov.

If you 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 night shifts including every other weekend and holiday
• Part‑time - work 20 hours a week
• 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!
• CNAs will get a $2500 sign on bonus after 6 months of employment (taxes do apply)
• 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 $19.55/hour until you are certified!
• A team that has a welcoming environment and is supportive of new and current staff

Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health) consists of 11 hospitals and 100+ clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa. 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.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR‑[e-mail] or call 608‑775‑0267.

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