New Hires

Background Screening: Winona Health conducts a background check on all new hires. Before we can initiate your background check, we will request private information from you and provide you with a privacy notice regarding the intent.

Immunization Review: All new hires will complete a comprehensive immunization review with an Employee Health nurse. What you should bring to your appointment:

• Past immunization (shot) records . If you do not have these they can be obtained from previous employers, schools, health care organizations or doctors.
• If applicable, any laboratory testing that would prove immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox) and Hepatitis B.
• If applicable, proof of one TB skin test within one year of your hire date. If you have a history of past positive TB status, bring all documentation available at the time of your appointment.

License and Certification Verification: Positions requiring a valid license or certifications to practice will be verified and on file with Winona Health prior to a new hire’s start date.

New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Please bring the following items to your Orientation. These items verify your legal right to work for Winona Health, ensure that you will be paid in a timely manner and help us ensure a safe environment for you, your co-workers and our patients.

• Direct Deposit Form: Make sure to attach a voided check (checking) or deposit slip (savings) for the bank account where your paychecks will be deposited.
• Emergency Contact Form
• Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) Form. Don’t forget to bring required identification. The three most common forms of documentation are a social security card, a driver’s license, and a passport. A complete list of approved documents is included in your new hire folder.
• Personal Data Form
• Withholding Allowance (W-4) Form: If you plan to have different withholdings/allowances for Minnesota than you have for Federal or are claiming 10 or more please request an additional form from Human Resources.
• Other Items to bring: CPR Card (if required for your role) and original licenses, certifications or registrations if applicable.

What to Expect on Your First Day

You will be scheduled to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) on your first day of employment. Check in will be at the hospital entrance. Please refer to your orientation email to confirm your NEO date and time. You will receive your employee ID badge during orientation.

A Human Resources representative will be available to welcome and guide you to the location of NEO. This orientation will provide you with valuable information about our organization, including our culture; mission, vision and values; and our focus on excellence through Continuous Systems Improvement. At orientation you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of Winona Health’s leaders, as well as get to know others who are new to the organization. You will also participate in a “Meet your Manager” session, allowing you to ask any role-specific questions you may have.

Dress Code

As NEO is your first day of work, please dress in business casual attire (no jeans). If you will be attending clinical or computer education as part of your first day, business casual or scrubs are acceptable. Once you complete NEO, depending on your role, you may have specific attire, such as scrubs, department issued attire, etc. Please check with your manager/supervisor.

Where to Park

You may park in the patient and visitor parking for NEO. At NEO you will receive information on where to locate staff parking and a parking permit which must be displayed on your vehicle.

Winona Health requires employees to complete computer based training (CBT) modules online through Winona Health University. New hires will be given access information at NEO.

Completing Your CBT’s

Once you have received access to log onto the intranet, click on “training” to access Winona Health University. Remember to pay close attention to due dates, as some modules are required before you may begin working in your new role.