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Benedictine·Cold Spring, Minnesota
Nursing Assistant Trainee · $18/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Cold Spring, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 35% below the Cold Spring, Minnesota median for nursing roles.
The trainee will attend all required classes to earn a CNA-NAR certification and pass the state test. They are responsible for collecting resident data and reporting changes in condition to nursing staff.
Overview EARN WHILE YOU LEARN – Benedictine sponsored CNA-NAR training classes will set you on a path to a long lasting career. As an associate of Benedictine, you will be given the tools and skills necessary to be successful as a Certified Nursing Assistant. There is no cost for the training and you will get paid and earn a certification while you train.
The Nursing Assistant Trainee must attend all scheduled classes and successfully pass the state required certification test. The Nursing Assistant Trainee will collect initial and ongoing data on all residents and report the condition and changes to the RN or LPN. The Nursing Assistant Trainee will communicate and interact with residents, families, and other health team members.
Must currently be enrolled in and attending a CNA-NAR training program or be hired into a Benedictine NA training program Must be eligible to be on the State Nursing Assistant registry or appropriate entity pending successful completion of training Must be able to read, write and communicate in English BLS Certification. Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours! EEO/AA/Vet Friendly
$17.50 Benefits Statement A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
Candidates must be enrolled in or hired into a CNA-NAR training program and be eligible for the State Nursing Assistant registry. BLS certification and the ability to communicate in English are required.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.