Careers

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $15.00
• Hourly call pay at $5.00

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $22.00
• Hourly call pay at $9.00
• Up to $2,500 commitment bonus

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $26.17 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $2,500 commitment bonus

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $22.00 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $1,000 commitment bonus

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $36.27 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $3,500 commitment bonus

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Hourly wage starting at $13.85

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• X-Ray and CT certification required
• Hourly wage starting at $27.00 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $3,000 commitment bonus

The Nursing Assistant Registered (NA-R) performs direct care to and meets the needs of residents and patients under the supervision of a nurse. 

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $22.00 +pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $1,000 commitment bonus

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Basic Care Aide   

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provides direct care services in the following areas:  dressing, bathing, grooming, elimination, food and fluids, mental stimulation, vital signs and weights, ensuring access to personal care supplies and post-mortem care.  With specialized training and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned area. 
• Contributes to the implementation of resident and patient care plans and assists in attaining the highest degree of functional independence.   
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.  
• Interacts with customers/visitors in a warm and friendly manner. 
• Instills confidence in patients by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.  
• Observes and reports any resident and patient changes to the nurse to ensure professional assessment and proper documentation.  Changes include but not limited to conditions changes, behaviors or complaints.     
• Effectively Communicates:  with residents and patients in a kind and caring manner to provide and gather pertinent information in order to implement quality care, with charge nurse, other NA-R staff on and off unit, and other departments, utilizes formal tools within the department:  the communication book, meeting minutes, meeting attendance, report offs, and notices on bulletin boards.   
• Documents direct care accurately, completely and timely.   
• Compliance to facility policies and procedures including Infection Prevention, Emergency Preparedness & Quality Improvement 
• Aware of state and federal regulations that pertain to the delivery of long term care and/or hospital services.   
• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance. 
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, patients and co-workers; transports residents and patients according to their needs and uses equipment appropriately and safely.   
• Continuing Education:  Attends staff meetings, mandatory in-services and meets annual continuing education requirements.  If unable to attend staff meetings or in-services, seeks out the information from Director of Nursing or RN educators.   

Education and Experience: 

• High school graduate preferred. 
• Successful completion of nursing assistant course or the equivalent. 
• Previous hospital or nursing home experience with acceptable references preferred. 
• Must pass a pre-employment test (drug screen).  

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking. 
• Frequent bending and stooping 
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.

The acute care NA-R will provide assistance to the professional staff by delivering direct patient care, including but not limited to bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming. The acute care NA-R is responsible for assisting in clerical and cleaning duties as assigned. The acute care NA-R will also assist in other departments under low census as determined by management.  

• Part-Time to Full-Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $22.00 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $1,000 commitment bonus

Job Specifications: 

• Have met Minnesota training and/or testing standards to work as a nursing assistant 
• Recent emergency department, critical care, or med/surg experience preferred but not required 
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire or within 3 months of hire 
• The acute care CNA is responsible to maintain current BLS 
• The acute care CNA is responsible for maintaining Minnesota Department of Health requirements to remain on the Nursing Assistant Registry 
• Must have valid driver’s license 

Essential Functions: 

• Supports patient care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures 
• Identify and report changes to the LPN, RN and/or provider 
• Efficiently and accurately document pertinent items in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) which may include but is not limited to vital signs, ADLs, and intake/output 
• Has a thorough understanding of how to use vital signs machines and when to report vital signs to LPN and/or RN 
• Seeks out answers with questions in regards to equipment and patient care 
• Assists in clerical duties during emergencies under the direction of the LPN, RN, and/or provider 
• Assist in obtaining blood glucose measures and reporting them to the LPN or RN 

Nonessential Functions: 

• Assumes responsibility for professional growth 
• Perform simple procedures, which may include applying ice packs, at the discretion of the LPN or RN 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Professional communication with patients, visitors, and all members of the healthcare team 
• Recognize safety hazards and take corrective action 
• Treat others with respect 
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationships with patient and visitors 
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty 
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills 
• Proficiency in electronic medical record and computer skills 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching 
• Ability to work on a computer while sitting or standing 
• Perform repetitive hand movements 
• Work on wet/damp surfaces 
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times 
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers 
• Must be able to withstand physical, emotional, and mental stress 
• Ability to reach below, at, or above shoulder level 
• Ability to understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds 
• Ability to detect and inspect surroundings 

The acute care RN will deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation to care for all types of patients presenting to the emergency department or admitted to the hospital. The acute care RN has the ability to prioritize, recognize, and respond quickly to the ever-changing patient condition and needs. The acute care RN is responsible for collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop an appropriate and safe plan of care for the patient.  

• Part Time to Full Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $36.27 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $3,500 commitment bonus

Job Specifications: 

• Completion of an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Bachelor’s degree preferred, and have successfully passed NCLEX-RN 
• Recent emergency department, critical care, or med/surg experience preferred but not required 
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Minnesota 
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire or within 3 months of hire 
• Must be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire or within 6 months of hire 
• Must be certified in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) upon hire or within 1 year 
• The acute care RN is responsible to maintain current certification of Minnesota RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC or CALS 
• Must have valid driver’s license 

Essential Functions: 

• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures 
• Obtains and documents nursing history from patient and/or patient representative 
• Perform assessment according to patient condition 
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed with the ability to question medication orders based on patient condition 
• Identify and report abnormal findings or status changes to the provider 
• Efficiently and accurately document pertinent items in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) which may include but is not limited to admission questionnaire, assessment, vital signs, medication administration, care plan, education, nursing interventions, ADLs, and patient goals 
• Has a thorough understanding of how to use available medical equipment and seeks out answers with questions in regards to equipment 
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards 

Nonessential Functions: 

• Participates in peer review as appropriate 
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth 
• Participates in discharge planning 
• Supervises care given by LPNs, CNAs, and nonprofessional staff and provides instruction as needed 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Professional communication with patients, visitors, and all members of the healthcare team 
• Recognize safety hazards and take corrective action 
• Treat others with respect 
• Effectively delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities 
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationships with patient and visitors 
• Use of evidence-based practice 
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty 
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency in electronic medical record and computer skills 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching 
• Ability to work on a computer while sitting or standing 
• Perform repetitive hand movements 
• Work on wet/damp surfaces 
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times 
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers 
• Must be able to withstand physical, emotional, and mental stress 
• Ability to reach below, at, or above shoulder level 
• Ability to understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds 
• Ability to detect and inspect surroundings 

The Medical Technologist will perform clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The Medical Technologist will also maintain cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff. 

• Part Time to Full Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $28.50 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $3,000 in commitment bonus

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Performs routine and special laboratory tests in a designated medical specialty area, recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. Assists laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head or clinical pathologist when needed.  
• Calls in critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria. Maintains the abnormal results log according to protocol. Prepares test reports legibly. Initials and dates work performed. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.  
• Performs quality-control tests in a designated area. Analyzes quality-control data and takes appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits. Assists laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head as required. Documents actions taken. Holds patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved. Reports unresolved situations to the section head, or when appropriate, to the clinical pathologist.  
• Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken. Recognizes, analyzes, and takes corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems. Assists laboratory co-workers in the resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head as required. Reports unresolved instrument/clinical problems to the section head.  
• Provides in-service training to other laboratory staff and students in a designated area.  
• Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.  
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Performs specimen collection and processing duties according to policies established in the medical specialty area.  
• Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.  
• Attends and participates in the preparation and/or presentation of the laboratory continuing education programs.  
• Observes laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and safety practices.  

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree and the successful completion of an accredited medical technology program or the equivalent training, education, and experience.  
• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized medical technology certification or categorical certification. (Note: Those with categorical certification only will be restricted to the discipline in which they hold the categorical certification.) 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The Medical Laboratory Technician will perform clinical laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. The Medical Laboratory Technician will also maintain cooperative working relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff. 

• Part Time to Full Time
• Entry Level
• Hourly wage starting at $26.00 + pm/night/weekend differential
• Up to $3,000 in commitment bonus

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Performs routine and special laboratory tests in a designated medical specialty area, recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. Assists laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head or clinical pathologist when needed.  
• Calls in critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria. Maintains the abnormal results log according to protocol. Prepares test reports legibly. Initials and dates work performed. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.  
• Performs quality-control tests in a designated area. Analyzes quality-control data and takes appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits. Assists laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head as required. Documents actions taken. Holds patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved. Reports unresolved situations to the section head, or when appropriate, to the clinical pathologist.  
• Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken. Recognizes, analyzes, and takes corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems. Assists laboratory co-workers in the resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head as required. Reports unresolved instrument/clinical problems to the section head.  
• Provides in-service training to other laboratory staff and students in a designated area.  
• Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.  
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Performs specimen collection and processing duties according to policies established in the medical specialty area.  
• Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.  
• Attends and participates in the preparation and/or presentation of the laboratory continuing education programs.  
• Observes laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and safety practices.  

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Education and Experience: 

• Successful completion of an accredited medical laboratory technician program or the equivalent training, education, and experience.  
• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized medical technology certification or categorical certification. (Note: Those with categorical certification only will be restricted to the discipline in which they hold the categorical certification.) 

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.