Certified Nursing Assistant/ Trained Medication Aide - PM Shifts

Gundersen Health System; Spring Grove (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Spring Grove, MN is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant / TMA for a part-time role supporting patient care under RN supervision in the long-term care setting. You will help with basic nursing tasks, transport residents, document care in the electronic medical record, and contribute to a family‑oriented environment.

The schedule features 36 hours per week with PM shifts, every other weekend and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minnesota Registered CNA/TMA certification required.
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers (hands-on).

Responsibilities

• Work closely under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy objects and assist with mobility.
• Accurately document on each resident in the EMR and be competent with basic computer use.
• Assists with basic care in nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• Ensure patient safety and participate in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.

Skills

CNA/TMA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

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

Position

Certified Nursing Assistant / TMA (Part‑time)

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Part‑time - work 72 hours bi‑weekly. Works PM shifts including every other weekend and holiday.

Location

Gundersen Health System (Emplify Health) – Tweeten in Spring Grove, MN, a long‑term care facility dedicated to promoting a healthy, meaningful and secure environment for adults of all ages.

What you will do

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) TMA Certification.
• 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!
• A team that has a welcoming environment and is supportive of new and current staff.
• 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.

Company Culture & Values

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 and growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

Remote and Hybrid Options

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote‑eligible openings.

Additional Information

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. 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.