Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical/Surgical

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides nursing care to patients and support services to licensed personnel in the Medical/Surgical department. The role involves contact with patients, patient families and visitors, LRH employees, volunteers, administration, and physicians. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The CNA must follow licensed personnel’s instructions, cooperate with others, and exercise initiative and judgment. The Medical/Surgical department is described as a fast-paced environment focused on teamwork, caring for patients of all ages. The position is listed as 48 hours biweekly in the job details and 64 hours biweekly in the hours and shifts section, with day and PM shifts and every third weekend. Hourly compensation is $19.05–$25.88, with final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

Upon hire, be registered as a CNA with the Minnesota registry or be registry eligible.
During employment, be on the Minnesota Nursing Registry within one year of working as a CNA.
Maintain active Minnesota Nursing Registry status, verified six months from the expiration date.
Have current Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification upon hire or obtain it within six months.
Have effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to follow instructions, work cooperatively, and exercise initiative and judgment.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients.
Provide support services to licensed personnel.
Follow instructions from licensed personnel.
Work cooperatively with others.
Exercise initiative and judgment.
Communicate and interact effectively with patients, families and visitors, employees, volunteers, administration, and physicians.