Nursing Assistant - MSP/FBC

Winona Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships and sponsored seminars

Employee discounts

Job summary

Winona Health in Winona, MN is looking for a Nursing Assistant to support Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Family Birth Center, and ICU teams. You will assist with daily living activities, take vital signs, and help keep units organized and safe.

Required: High School Diploma, CNA program completion and Minnesota registry, BLS, plus basic computer skills and Cerner familiarity. Starting pay is $16.39–$20.49 per hour with 0.80–1.0 FTE and day/evening shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved CNA program and current Minnesota State Registry.
• BLS Certification.
• Knowledge of transfer devices and hospital equipment in MSP/FBC/ICU.
• Understanding of room order and operation/transport of hospital equipment.
• Ability to verbalize role in public address codes.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with Cerner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, ambulating).
• Take weights, reposition patients, record inputs/outputs, and vital signs as directed.
• Maintain infection control procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Keep supplies/equipment ready and report malfunctions promptly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with codes as directed.

Skills

High School Diploma

CNA program completion

Minnesota CNA registry

BLS Certification

Transfer devices & equipment

Room order

Hospital equipment transportation

Public address codes

Cerner / Patient Information Database

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant program completion

BLS Certification

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Nursing Assistant
Med/Surg/Peds
0.80 - 1.0 FTE, (64 - 80 Hours a Pay Period)
Days/Evenings, hours between 6:45am - 3:15pm or 2:45pm - 11:15pm
Weekend Rotation: Occasional
Holiday Rotation: Every Third
*Starting Pay Between $16.39 - $20.49 Based on Experience

Position Overview:

The Nursing Assistant is an integral part of the health care team who assists professional nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care in the Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics,Family Birth Center, and Intensive CareDepartments. The Nursing Assistant primarily supports nursing functions as planned and delegated by the professional nurse.In addition to direct patient contact, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for some clerical duties, assisting with maintenance of unit organization, and assisting with codes as directed.

• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include toileting, feeding, and ambulating.
• The Nursing Assistant role also takes patient weights, repositions patients, records Inputs and Outputs, and completes vital signsas directed by the professional nurse, and follows recommended infection control procedures during contact with patients.
• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of patients, taking necessary precautions as warranted and communicates concerns to the professional nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment to enable staff to provide quality and timely care.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be a graduate of anapproved Certified Nursing Assistant program and must remain current on the Minnesota State Registry as aCertified Nursing Assistant
• BLS Certification
• Demonstrates proper use of all transfer devices and various equipment in the MSP/FBC/ICU departments. Successful completion of all training related to using these devices
• Demonstrates proper room order
• Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and transportation of hospital equipment including portable oxygen
• Verbalizes role in public address codes
• Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Familiar with Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.