Nursing Assistant - Part-time, Nights

Gundersen Health System; Harmony (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid CNA training

Night shifts

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant to join Harmony Care Center for night shifts. We offer a fully funded CNA certification program if you are not currently certified and provide training support to help you grow within the role.

You’ll work 32 hours per week, including every other weekend and holidays, under RN supervision, assisting with basic patient care, transfers, and documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Minnesota CNA certification required or enrollment into program.
• Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers required.
• Ability to assist with basic patient care and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work night shifts including every other weekend and holidays.
• Transport and transfer patients safely within the medical complex.
• Perform basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Document care and observations in the electronic medical record.
• Support nursing staff with lifting and mobility as needed.

Skills

CNA

EMR documentation

Night shift

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: 32 Gundersen Health System (Emplify Health)- Harmony Care Center is a long-term care facility dedicated to promoting a healthy, meaningful and secure environment for adults of all ages, and we are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join the team and work night shifts! 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 32 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 life 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!

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

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.

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.

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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.