Are you interested in becoming a Nursing Assistant?Become part of Essentia's accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior.
Education Qualifications:
Must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- 6 months of nursing assistant experience
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
- Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire
- Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
- Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
Essentia Health offers a Nursing Assistant Foundation course as well as on the job training for individuals interested in pursuing a Nursing Assistant career within a hospital setting. As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Department Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Duties may vary by unit or department but typically involve:
- Assisting with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
- Offering comfort care and personalized assistance
- Safely transferring patients
- Monitoring vital signs and maintaining accurate records
- Swiftly reporting any changes in patient condition to the RN
- Upholding a clean, safe environment to enhance patient healing and well-being
Our Nursing Assistants work the following:
- Every Other Weekend
- Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
- Day Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM
- Evening Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM
- Overnight Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM
A variety of scheduling options are available.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
CERTIFICATE/LICENSURE:
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
- Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
- Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
- Benefit Eligibility: Employees who work 48 hours per pay period (0.6 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.Eligibility for Essentia Health's benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at for more information.
Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Rotating Shift (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: Variable Shift/Variable Shifts
Hours Per Pay Period: 16 -40
Compensation Range: $17.05 - $22.01/hour
FTE: 1
Weekends: Yes