Nursing Assistant (non-certified)

Join Our Long Term Care Team In Wabasha, Mn

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?

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer