Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Essentia Health • Virginia, MN

14d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Education Qualifications: Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs Providing comfort care and other assistance Appropriately and safely transferring patients Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. This position MUST be able to work the following: 48 hours per 2 weeks Every Other Weekend Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Day Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM Evening Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM Night Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM $1500 for eligible candidates with work Commitment

Requirements

• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
• Must meet ONE of the following requirements:
• 6 months of patient care experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
• Must be able to work 48 hours per 2 weeks
• Must be able to work every other weekend
• Must be able to work rotating 8 hour shifts

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to patients
• Serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort
• Providing personal hygiene care
• Assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process
• Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies

Benefits

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
• For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees