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Nursing Assistant (NA), PM Shifts

Gundersen Health System logoGundersen Health System$22.60/hrHarmony, MNPart timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
  • BLS
  • CNA certification

How this pay compares

This posting states $22.60 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.67 an hour, the middle half $22.06–$24.56, across 340 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Minnesota earn a median of $22.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, from the Minnesota Department of Health, Nursing Assistant Registry.

  • Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
  • Exam: Knowledge test and manual skills test; MDH contracts with Headmaster for the competency evaluation.

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About the job

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

32

Emplify Health by Gundersen Harmony Care Center, a long-term skilled nursing care facility in Harmony, MN, is dedicated to creating a healthy, meaningful, and secure environment for adults of all ages. Proudly recognized with a 5-star CMS rating, we are currently seeking a part-time Nursing Assistany or Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, hands-on care, support residents and their families, and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day. Learn more about our CMS rating on Medicare Care Compare at medicare.gov.

Don't have a CNA certification? No problem! We will enroll you in a fully funded program to get that MN CNA certification! Apply today to discuss!

What you will do

  • Work PM shifts including every other weekend and holiday
  • Part-time - work 32 hours a week
  • 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

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

What you will get

  • $22.60/hour + MORE FOR EXPERIENCE!
  • CNAs will get a $2500 sign on bonus after 6 months of employment (taxes do apply)
  • If you do not have your CNA certification, we will pay for your training and if starting as a Nursing Assistant, the pay rate will be $22.60/hour until you are certified!
  • 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 are.

I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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.

From Gundersen Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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