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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | General Medical Unit | 0.4 FTE | D/PM

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient and told the nurse. What happened?

What they are checking: Whether they observe and report, which is one of the most important CNA duties.

This role works days and PMs with every other weekend. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Reliability for a rotating part-time schedule.

What would you do

A patient being watched for chest pain tells you their pain is back. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing an urgent report and getting the nurse immediately.

In a fast-paced unit, several call lights go on at once. How do you decide where to go first?

What they are checking: Basic prioritization, such as safety and toileting needs before routine requests.

How do you work with a nurse who is very busy and short with you?

What they are checking: Professionalism and focus on teamwork under stress.

About the work

This 20-bed unit cares for general medical, surgical, rule out chest pain, same-day procedure and post heart cath patients. What would you watch for in a patient after a heart catheterization?

What they are checking: Knowing to check the access site for bleeding and report pain, numbness or changes right away.

How do you take accurate vital signs, and what readings would make you tell the nurse right away?

What they are checking: Core CNA skills and knowing which numbers are a concern.

How do you help a post-surgery patient get up and walk safely for the first time?

What they are checking: Safe mobility skills that prevent falls after surgery.

How do you keep a patient's dignity during personal care?

What they are checking: Respectful care habits like explaining and covering the patient.

What steps do you follow to prevent the spread of infection?

What they are checking: Hand hygiene and isolation practice, which protect patients and staff.

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The full job description

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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: 16 We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything. The General Medical Unit is a fast-paced 20 bed unit that cares for a wide variety of acute medical and surgical patients, including general medical, surgical cases, rule out chest pain, same-day procedures, and post heart catheterizations. What You Do • 0.4 FTE, 32 hours bi-weekly • Work 8-hour Day/PM shifts (6:30am - 3:00pm and 2:30pm - 11:00pm) • Work every other weekend and three holidays a year What You'll Need • Wisconsin 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 within 30 days of hire What You'll Get • Starting pay of $18.64 hour + more for experience! • Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials • PMs: $.75, Nights: $1.75, Weekends: $1.50 • 40-hour flex overtime computation • Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Equal Opportunity Employer

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