CNA

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.

We believe patient comfort begins with basic patient care. You’ll excel in your nursing career by assisting in the delivery of  nursing care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a defined care team and in accordance with scope of practice. Nursing Assistants at St. Joseph's Health collects patient information, supports patient medication schedule reminders, assists with meals and ensures each patient’s personal needs are met. You play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. Patients depend on our CNAs and we’re looking to add another to our established team!  

What you'll do...

• Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients.
• Assist medical/nursing staff in the examination, treatment and care of patients, including the transport of patients and equipment and assisting in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.  
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Communicate patient information with care teams.
• Assist patients/families with meals or changing bed linens.
• Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse.
• Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by manager 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by the state of Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.