Nursing Assistant/Monitor Tech (Day and Evening Shifts)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients and serves their needs in a manner that supports safety and comfort. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, possibly with guidance from an LPN. The role contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals and works within its scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements. Duties vary by patient care unit or department and may include personal hygiene and nutritional assistance, comfort care, safe patient transfers, taking vital signs, completing records, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment that promotes healing. This position is based at St Josephs Medical Center in the ICU in Brainerd, Minnesota. It requires 24 hours per week, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Holiday work is required; there is no call obligation.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following: six months of patient care experience; completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; successful completion of an Essentia Health-provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire; verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program; or current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry.
- BLS certification or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
- If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market, complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.
- Availability to work 24 hours per week, every other weekend, rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to support patients’ safety and comfort under the supervision of nursing leadership.
- Provide personal hygiene care and assist with patients’ nutritional needs.
- Provide comfort care and other assistance.
- Transfer patients appropriately and safely.
- Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients to promote healing.
- Work within the position’s scope and applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave.
- Employee wellness programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
- Life and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
