Nursing Assistant; non-certified

Overview

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.

• Base pay of $18.00 / hour, increasing 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.

• Casual position. Available to regularly work scheduled hours; must be available for off‑shift and weekend coverage.

• 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 zabeth's.

• 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.
• 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.

• 2 years of previous CNA experience.

• 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.

• OSHA 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% / 8 hrs)
  • Stooping/Bending Frequently (34‑66% / 5.5 hrs)
  • Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6‑33% / 3 hrs)
  • Climbing Stair Occasionally (6‑33% / 3 hrs)
  • Reaching – Shoulder Level Frequently (34‑66% / 5.5 hrs)
  • Reaching – Below Shoulder Frequently (34‑66% / 5.5 hrs)
  • Reaching – Above Shoulder Frequently (34‑66% / 5.5 hrs)
  • Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6‑33% / 3 hrs)
  • Number of lbs 150‑200

Equal Opportunity Employer