Certified Nursing Assistant

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
As a long-term skilled nursing care facility, we are dedicated to promoting a healthy, meaningful and secure environment for adults of all ages. We are proud to offer compassionate care with trained professionals. We are currently looking for CNAs to help care for our residents.
What you will do:

• Flexible hours and shifts available
• Full-time, part-time and casual positions open
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Nurture a family-based care environment by learning about each person and serving their needs

What you will need:

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

What you will get:

• A team that has a welcoming environment and is supportive of new and current staff
• Starting in January 2024, new and generous benefit and PTO package.
• Shift Differentials: PMs: $1.00, Nights: $2.50, Weekends: $1.00

Job Description:
Job Profile Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant (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.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) 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 and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
• Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.
• Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
• Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.

Education and Learning:
REQUIRED No education required
DESIRED High School Diploma or equivalency
Work Experience:
REQUIRED No experience required.
DESIRED 2 years of previous CNA experience.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or able to complete a training program approved by the registry within 4 months of hire.
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.
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older)
OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 150-200
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Nikki Frahm-Ward
Recruiter Email Address:
nmfrahmw@gundersenhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer