Certified Nursing Assistant (Nights, Part-time)

About the role

Scheduled Weekly Hours 12
Gundersen Health System (Emplify Health)- Tweeten in Spring Grove, MN 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!

Responsibilities

• Work night shifts including every other weekend and holiday
• Part-time - work 12 hours a week
• Nurture a family-based care environment by learning about each person and serving their needs
• 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 in a safe and efficient manner
• Absolutely assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care
• Work closely under the supervision of a licensed Nurse
• 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
• Participate in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings
• Participate 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
• Maintain environment and equipment
• Demonstrate dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance to unit guidelines
• Demonstrate role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and adhere to regular and predictable attendance
• 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
• Participate in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings
• Participate 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
• Maintain environment and equipment
• Demonstrate dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance to unit guidelines
• Demonstrate role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards

Skills

• Physical ability to lift heavy objects
• Basic computer use
• Documentation in an electronic medical record
• Safe and efficient patient transportation
• Basic care for patients in various areas
• Ensuring patient safety
• Participation in meetings and quality improvement activities

Benefits

• $20.55/hour + MORE FOR EXPERIENCE!
• 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 $18.57/hour until you are certified!

Pay

• $20.55/hour + MORE FOR EXPERIENCE!
• 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 $18.57/hour until you are certified!

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours 12