Certified Nursing Assistant - Night Shifts, $2500 Sign on Bonus

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, this role offers a family-based care environment in a long-term care facility dedicated to promoting a healthy, meaningful, and secure environment for adults of all ages.

About the role

Work night shifts including every other weekend and holiday. Full-time position with 36 scheduled weekly hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting.
• Transport and transfer patients within the medical complex safely and efficiently.
• Assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.
• Work closely under the supervision of a licensed Nurse.
• Accurately document on each resident in an electronic medical record and demonstrate competency in basic computer use.
• Assist with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility, and safety.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Participate in CNA meetings, unit staff meetings, and quality improvement activities to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• Adhere to regular and predictable attendance; maintain flexibility in scheduling.
• Transport and transfer patients using appropriate equipment and safety precautions based on patient health status.
• Assist nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
• Maintain environment and equipment.
• Demonstrate dependability, organizational skills, and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames.
• Demonstrate role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies, and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. 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 the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy objects, as well as push, pull, reach, and squat on a regular basis.

Pay

$20.55/hour with additional pay for experience. If starting as a Nursing Assistant without CNA certification, the pay rate will be $18.57/hour until certification is obtained.

Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive team environment for new and current staff.
• Fully funded CNA certification program if you do not already have your certification.