Certified Nursing Assistant - Nights, $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 part-time role at Emplify Health by Gundersen Harmony Care Center—a 5-star CMS-rated long-term skilled nursing facility in Harmony, MN—offers a chance to provide compassionate, hands-on care and support residents and their families. Learn more about our CMS rating on Medicare Care Compare.

About the role

Work night shifts including every other weekend and holiday. This part-time position is for 20 hours per week. We foster a family-based care environment by learning about each resident and serving their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the skilled nursing facility.
• 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.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting heavy objects, pushing, pulling, reaching, and squatting on a regular basis.
• Accurately document resident care in an electronic medical record and demonstrate basic computer competency.
• Assist with basic patient care in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility, and safety.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.
• Participate in CNA meetings, unit staff meetings, and quality improvement activities to continuously enhance patient care and unit operations.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain flexibility and adhere to regular, predictable attendance.
• Transport and transfer patients using appropriate equipment and safety precautions based on the patient’s health status.
• Assist nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients following appropriate practice guidelines.
• Maintain a clean environment and equipment.
• Demonstrate dependability, organizational skills, and effective time management by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames.
• Adhere to Gundersen Health System’s Mission statement, policies, and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. If you do not have your CNA certification, we will fully fund your training and you can start 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.

Pay

• Starting pay: $20.55/hour, with additional pay for experience.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus after 6 months of employment (taxes apply).
• If starting as a Nursing Assistant (without CNA certification), the pay rate is $19.55/hour until certification is obtained.

Benefits

• A welcoming, supportive team environment for new and current staff.
• Opportunity to work within Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health), which includes 11 hospitals and 100+ clinics across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa.