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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- $2500 Sign On, Days

Gundersen Health System
Harmony Care Center, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 May 2026
💰 $39,140/yr($37,140/yr$39,140/yr)

About the role

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:

40

Gundersen- Harmony Care Center is a long-term care facility dedicated to promoting a healthy, meaningful and secure environment for adults of all ages, and we are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant OR Nursing Assistant to join the team!

What you will do:

  • Full-time - 80 hours bi-weekly

  • Work day shifts Monday -Friday, including every other weekend and holiday rotation

  • 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)

  • 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

  • If you do not have your CNA certification and CPR, we will pay for it and can start you as a Nursing Assistant! Apply to learn more!

What you will get:

  • $19.57/hour + MORE FOR EXPERIENCE!

  • $2500 Sign on Bonus after 6 months of employment (taxes do apply)

  • If starting as a Nursing Assistant, the rate of pay is $18.57/hour, and this position is not eligible for the sign on bonus.

  • 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.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact