Nursing Assistant (non-certified)

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic care for residents in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
• Join a team that cares for each other as much as our organization cares for the patients and residents receiving care at St. Elizabeth's
• What you need:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, desired
• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or able to complete a training program approved by the registry within 4 months of hire.
• Job Description:
• 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:
• Brenda Creighton
• Recruiter Email Address:
• blcreigh@gundersenhealth.org
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Benefits

Additional Information

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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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. At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients & residents of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference? Join our Long Term Care team in Wabasha, MN. What you will get: Base pay of $18.00 / hour ~ increases to $19.00 / hour once certification is obtained. Department that supports you as you do your best work. Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live. What's Available: Casual position. Available to regularly work scheduled hours; must be available for off-shift and weekend coverage.

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