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. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Joseph's Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

Responsibilities

Tasks are assigned by nursing staff in clear, detailed and specific instructions.  CNAs work as instructed and seek guidance on matters not specifically covered in the original instructions.  Work is reviewed through progress checks for accuracy, adequacy and adherence to standards, instructions and established procedures. 

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.
• Amongst additional responsibilities...

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