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 training/tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling / paid time off

Scholarships and seminars

Employee discounts

Job summary

Winona Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics units, Family Birth Center, and ICU departments. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, and patient care under the guidance of registered nurses.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, maintaining unit organization, and supporting code events as needed. The role requires CNA program completion, BLS, and current Minnesota CNA registry status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an approved CNA program and current Minnesota State Registry.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, ambulation).
• Take patient weights, reposition patients, record inputs/outputs, and vital signs as directed.
• Maintain unit organization and assist with codes as directed.

Skills

High School Diploma

CNA program graduate

BLS Certification

Transfer devices operation

Room order

Infection control procedures

Public address codes familiarity

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel,Out

Cerner Patient Information Database

Education

High School Diploma orEquivalent

Graduate of anapproved Certified Nursing Assistant program

Tools

Cerner

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

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:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

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.