Certified Nursing Assistant, LTC - St. Elizabeth

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Gundersen St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha as a variety of full time, part time, and casual Certified Nursing Assistant positions in our Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care Department!

Our full time and part time positions have an extremely rich benefit package, including health and dental insurance and a matching 401(k). The hiring page range for a CNA is $19.00 - $24.81 per hour, based on work experience. Gundersen St. Elizabeth's System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love.

We call it Love + Medicine and it’s who we are. Job Description: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- LTC is responsible for performing basic care of patients and residents under the general supervision of an RN in the skilled nursing facility setting. The CNA – LTC is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the health care center complex in a safe and efficient manner.

The CNA – LTC will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care. Major Responsibilities:

1. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
2. 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.
3. Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
4. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to
5. Central Service and Maintenance departments.
6. Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
7. 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.
8. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
9. Assists with keeping patient & resident rooms clean and orderly. Assure resident safety by identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates correct action as appropriate.
10. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
11. Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
12. Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
13. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
14. Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
15. Ensures patient safety.

Education

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 Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state registry 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.

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 If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Brenda Creighton Recruiter Email Address: blcreigh@gundersenhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer