What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICU Critical Care Unit Assistant (CCUA/NAR/CNA) position at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center?
Enhance ICU operations and patient care efficiency in a crucial support role.
Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.
A Day in the Life of an ICU Critical Care Unit Assistant (CCUA/NAR/CNA)
In this role, you will be integral to the ICU team, managing communications and coordinating clerical activities at the nurses station, ensuring that all operations flow seamlessly. You will monitor patient telemetry, promptly alerting the charge nurse or patient nurse of any significant or abnormal changes. Your responsibilities will also include assisting the nursing staff with direct patient care activities as directed, and maintaining comprehensive and organized medical records. Additionally, you will handle general administrative duties, stock supplies, and maintain cleanliness of equipment, playing a key role in upholding the facility's standards and efficiency.
About The ICU Department
Where Precision Meets Purpose
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at CRMC is where our most critical patients receive round-the-clock, high-stakes care, and where a team of exceptional professionals come together to fight for every chance at recovery. Here, you'll be part of a team that thrives under pressure while never losing sight of the individuals behind the monitors. In this department, you are surrounded by people who don't just show up for a shift - they show up for each other and for the lives that depend on them. Leadership supports innovation, continuous learning, and new ideas that improve both patient outcomes and team resilience. If you're looking for a career where your skills will be sharpened, your heart will be tested, and your impact will be immeasurable, the ICU at CRMC is where you belong.
Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)
Education and Experience
Required
The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org.
CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.
Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.
A Day in the Life of an ICU Critical Care Unit Assistant (CCUA/NAR/CNA)
In this role, you will be integral to the ICU team, managing communications and coordinating clerical activities at the nurses station, ensuring that all operations flow seamlessly. You will monitor patient telemetry, promptly alerting the charge nurse or patient nurse of any significant or abnormal changes. Your responsibilities will also include assisting the nursing staff with direct patient care activities as directed, and maintaining comprehensive and organized medical records. Additionally, you will handle general administrative duties, stock supplies, and maintain cleanliness of equipment, playing a key role in upholding the facility's standards and efficiency.
About The ICU Department
Where Precision Meets Purpose
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at CRMC is where our most critical patients receive round-the-clock, high-stakes care, and where a team of exceptional professionals come together to fight for every chance at recovery. Here, you'll be part of a team that thrives under pressure while never losing sight of the individuals behind the monitors. In this department, you are surrounded by people who don't just show up for a shift - they show up for each other and for the lives that depend on them. Leadership supports innovation, continuous learning, and new ideas that improve both patient outcomes and team resilience. If you're looking for a career where your skills will be sharpened, your heart will be tested, and your impact will be immeasurable, the ICU at CRMC is where you belong.
Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)
- Strong leadership skills
- Clinical expertise in nursing
- Effective decision-making
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Adaptability in high-pressure situations
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Education and Experience
Required
- American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire (on-site training provided)
- NAR certification upon hire OR completion of an approved nursing assistant training program within 6 months of hire (on-site preparation provided if needed)
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The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org.
CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.
