Gundersen- Tweeten 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 Certified Nursing Assistant to join the team and work days!

What you will do:

• Work day shifts including every other weekend and holiday

• Full-time - work 72 hours bi-weekly

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

• The 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.

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

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What you will need:

• Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• If you do not have your CNA certification, we will pay for it and can start you as a Nursing Assistant!

• 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

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What you will get:

• $19.57/hour + MORE FOR EXPERIENCE!

• $2500 Sign on Bonus for CNAs after 6 months of employment (taxes do apply and this does not apply if hired as a Nursing Assistant)

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

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 ar