Critical Care Unit Assistant ED

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center; Crosby Township (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department seeks a Critical Care Unit Assistant (CCUA/NAR/CNA) to support patient care and coordination in a rural setting. You will manage clerical tasks, assist with delegated direct care under nurse supervision, maintain organized medical records, and interact professionally with staff, patients and visitors.

The role requires multitasking, adaptability, and teamwork; you will handle inventory, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness in patient and

Qualifications

• American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire.
• NA/R certification on hire or completion of an approved nursing assistant training program within 1 year of hire or enrolled in a nursing program upon hire.
• NA/R certification upon hire or within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage clerical activities and assist with patient care coordination to support medical staff.
• Maintain complete and systematically organized medical records.
• Execute delegated direct care tasks under nurse supervision.
• Interact professionally with staff, patients, and visitors to enhance communication and facility image.
• Inventory control, stocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness in patient and equipment areas.

Skills

Excellent multitasker

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Adaptable to change

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration skills

Education

NA/R certification on hire OR nursing assistant program

American Heart Association BLS within 30 days

Job description

• Excellent multitasker

Drive critical care with precision and compassion in a fast-paced ER.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of an ER Critical Care Unit Assistant (CCUA/NAR/CNA)

As a Critical Care Unit Assistant in the Emergency Department, you will manage clerical activities and assist with patient care coordination to support medical staff efficiently. Your responsibilities include maintaining complete and systematically organized medical records, executing delegated direct care tasks under nurse supervision, and interacting professionally with staff, patients, and visitors to enhance communication and facility image. The role demands multitasking ability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where setting priorities and adapting to changing scenarios are daily expectations. In addition to routine duties, you will be responsible for inventory control, stocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness in patient and equipment areas.

About The Emergency Room Department

Rural Emergency Care, Real Impact

In the Emergency Room at CRMC, we see it all — from critical traumas that demand split-second decisions to more routine concerns that simply can't wait until Monday. As a rural healthcare facility, we are both the first line of defense in life‑threatening emergencies and the safety net for our community. Whether it's coordinating an emergency airlift, managing multiple cases, or simply being there to listen when a patient needs reassurance, our team is skilled at adapting to whatever the day brings. No matter what comes through our doors, we are ready. And every shift is an opportunity to make a difference.

Ideal Candidate

(What will make you a great fit!)

• Excellent multitasker
• Strong communication skills
• Calm under pressure
• Adaptable to change
• Detail-oriented
• Team collaboration skills

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required

• American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire
• NA/R certification on hire OR completion of an approved nursing assistant training program within 1 year of hire OR enrolled in a nursing program upon hire
• NA/R certification upon hire or within 1 year of hire

Compensation And Benefits

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well‑being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work‑life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans
• Educational assistance and reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Work‑life balance support
• Gym membership
• Other discounts
• Employee recognition programs

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at [e-mail]. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email [e-mail] for assistance.