Nursing Assistant (NA), PM Shifts

Gundersen Health System•Harmony, MN

10d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen Harmony Care Center, a long-term skilled nursing care facility in Harmony, Minnesota, is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate, hands-on care and support residents and their families. The facility describes its goal as creating a healthy, meaningful, and secure environment for adults of all ages. Candidates without CNA certification may be enrolled in a fully funded program to obtain Minnesota CNA certification and may begin work as a Nursing Assistant. The role provides basic patient care under the general supervision of a licensed nurse, supports delegated nursing care through data collection, and transports and transfers patients safely within the medical complex. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on PM shifts, including every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); candidates without certification may start as a Nursing Assistant and receive paid training.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, including hands-on learning, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Basic computer-use competence and familiarity with electronic medical records.
Physical ability to lift heavy objects and regularly push, pull, reach, and squat.
Dependability, organizational skills, and effective time management.

Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Nurture a family-based care environment by learning about each person and serving their needs.
Assist with basic care in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility, and safety.
Ensure patient safety.
Transport and transfer patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment and safety precautions based on the patient’s health status.
Assist nursing staff with lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
Accurately document resident information in an electronic medical record.
Participate in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
Participate in quality improvement activities to improve patient care and unit operations.
Maintain the environment and equipment.
Set priorities and complete delegated work within established time frames and unit guidelines.
Follow the Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies, and confidentiality standards.
Maintain flexible, regular, and predictable attendance.
Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.