Nursing Assistant (Flexible Schedule)
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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, apply today.

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0 Ready to try something new? Love to take care of others? No CNA certification, no problem! Gundersen Harmony Care Center 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 compassionate people who would like to earn CNA certification to take care of our residents. We provide the paid training to you! 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) within 4 months of hire

What you will get:

• $18.00/hour to start + more when you become certified

• A team that has a welcoming environment and is supportive of new and current staff

• Generous benefit and PTO package.

Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health) consists of 11 hospitals and 100+ clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love + medicine and it's more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The Nursing Assistant (non-certified) is responsible for learning to perform 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.

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.

• Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.

• Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.

• Ensures patient safety.

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 within 4 months of hire.

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:

Mckenzie Beyer

Recruiter Email Address:

...@gundersenhealth.org

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