Certified Nursing Assistant (Night Shifts, Flexible Hours)

What you will do:

• Work 20 hours/week up to 40 hours/week, 8- or 12-hour shifts

• Every other weekend and holiday is required with an FTE position

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

• Assists in the orientation of new personnel

• 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

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• 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.

• $19.00/hour to start + more for experience!

• 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