Nursing Assistant-Hospital (NAR/CNA)

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center • Crosby, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nursing Assistant-Hospital (NAR/CNA) collaborates closely with Registered Nurses to provide direct patient care and support patient comfort and well-being. Duties include assisting with meals and personal care, supporting patients recovering from a range of health conditions, stocking supplies, and operating healthcare equipment. The role requires alertness and responsiveness, particularly in emergencies, and the ability to adapt to varying patient needs and changing priorities.

The position is in the Medical-Surgical Department at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, which cares for patients with diverse medical conditions and surgical recovery needs. The department emphasizes patient safety, comfort, recovery, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Required qualifications include American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire and active registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry within one year of hire, or enrollment in a nursing program. On-site training and preparation are available as described in the posting.

Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire; on-site training is provided.
• Active registration with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry within one year of hire, with on-site preparation available if needed, or enrollment in a nursing program.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Resilience.
• Evidence-based decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership in nursing.
• Performance improvement expertise.
• Strategic thinking and planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Registered Nurses to deliver direct patient care.
• Assist patients with meals and personal care.
• Support patients recovering from various health conditions.
• Stock supplies and operate healthcare equipment.
• Respond attentively to patient needs and emergency situations.
• Adapt to changing patient needs and priorities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans
• Educational assistance and reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Work-life balance support
• Gym membership and other discounts
• Employee recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed