Scheduled Weekly Hours:

• Multiple positions available
• Full-time & part-time positions, various shifts
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Nurture a family-based care environment by learning about each person and serving their needs

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• A team that has a welcoming environment and is supportive of new and current staff
• Shift Differentials: PMs: $1.00, Nights: $2.50, Weekends: $1.00
• Gundersen Health System benefits!

Job Profile Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for performing 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.

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.

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

DESIRED

Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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