Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Care- (64 hours per pay period)
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How this pay compares
This posting states $19.03–$28.55 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.78 an hour, the middle half $22.15–$24.90, across 368 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).
Certified nursing assistants in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Mille Lacs Health System here: United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union AFL-CIO 9230-05 at Onamia, MN (83 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Sep 2025); National Association of Government Employees/International Association of EMTs & Paramedics R7-107 at Onamia, MN (30 workers, contract up for renewal 26 Jun 2025); International Association of EMTs & Paramedics International Association of EMT's and Paramedics IAEP Local R7-107 at Onamia, MN (25 workers, contract up for renewal 27 Jun 2026). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Mille Lacs Health System - Hospital in Onamia reported 11 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 444,547 hours worked: 4.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 5.0 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Mille Lacs Health System
Medicare gives Mille Lacs Health System no star rating (Jul 2026). 86% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
What Minnesota requires of a certified nursing assistant
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.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Minnesota
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About the job
Summary
The NAR/CNA is responsible for assisting the professional nurse in the delivery of care. Under the direction of the professional nursing staff, the NAR provides the personal care for assigned residents, patients or clients and is an integral part of the care planning, assessment and recordkeeping systems.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
- Assists with the needs and comfort of patients including hygiene, nutrition, activity and treatments in
accordance with the policies and procedures of Mille Lacs Health System.*
- Observes patients and communicates changes and/or needs to the Team Leader.
- Documents patient cares in the Electronic Medical Record. Cares include, but not limited to; vital signs,
intake/output, meals and activities of daily living.*
- Maintains a safe, clean environment for patients and staff by following infection control and safety policies and
procedures.*
- Supports and upholds the Patient's Bill of Rights.*
- Performs all duties as assigned.*
- Always uses appropriate lifting techniques when lifting/moving patients/equipment.*
- Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is appropriate for the given task.*
- Reports accidents or incidents and safety hazards promptly.*
- Cleans equipment, spills, etc. as necessary.*
- Always uses appropriate equipment (i.e. transfer belts, Hoyer) when moving patients.*
- Ensures patient privacy by knocking, pulling privacy curtains & draping patient.*
- Ensures the dignity of the patient by consistently using respectful language.*
- Keeps patient rooms neat, clean and orderly without prompting. Keeps kitchenette neat, clean and stocked
without prompting. Keeps hallways clear of food carts, equipment, etc.*
Required Education and Experience
- Registered with the MN Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills.
- Computer skills and ability to document EHR.
- BLS - CPR required.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Health care industry experience
- CPR Certification (On Site Training Available)
Company Benefits Overview
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement, Discounts and Scholarships Programs
- Retirement Plans
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- Service and Pharmacy Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Holiday Pay
Mille Lacs Health System may obtain information about you from a third party consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. Thus, you may be the subject of a "consumer report" which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living. These reports may contain information regarding your criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records ("driving records"), verification of your education or employment history, or other background checks.
You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time, to request whether a consumer report has been run about you and to request a copy of your report. These searches will be conducted by Verified Credentials, LLC, 20890 Kenbridge Court, Lakeville, MN 55044, 800-473-4934, www.verifiedcredentials.com - https://www.verifiedcredentials.com. The scope of this disclosure is all-encompassing, however, allowing the Company to obtain from any outside organization all manner of consumer reports throughout the course of your employment to the extent permitted by law.
From Mille Lacs Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Mille Lacs Health System
Mille Lacs Health System is a nonprofit critical access hospital with an emergency department in Onamia, MN. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Mille Lacs Health System
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