Gundersen- Harmony 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 a Nursing Assistant to join the team!

What you will do:

• Work day shifts including every other weekend and holiday

• Nurture a family-based care environment by learning about each person and serving their needs

• The Nursing Assistant (NA) is responsible for performing basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting.

• The NA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The NA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely under the supervision of a licensed Nurse

• Must be physically able to life heavy objects, as well as push, pull, reach and squat on a regular basis

• Accurately document on each resident in an electronic medical record and must be familiar and competent in basic computer use

• Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility, and safety

• Ensure patient safety

• Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings

• Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.

• Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.

• Must be flexible and adhere to regular and predictable attendance

• Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment 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

• Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance to unit guidelines.

• Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards
  

What you will need:

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within 4 months of hire date

• 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 date
  

What you will get:

• $18.57/hour to start and will get more once certified!

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

• If you are already certified you will get a $1500 sign on bonus after 6 months of employment (taxes apply)!

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.