Nursing Assistant/Monitor Tech (Day and Evening Shifts)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and serves patients in a manner that supports their safety and comfort. The role works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, possibly with guidance from an LPN, and contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals. The employee works within the position’s scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements. Duties vary by patient care unit or department. This position is based at St Josephs Medical Center in the ICU in Brainerd, Minnesota. It is a 32-hour-per-week role working rotating 8-hour day and evening shifts, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, every other weekend and holidays. There is no call obligation.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the following: six months of patient care experience; completion of one semester of clinical rotations in 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.
- Able to work 32 hours per week, rotating 8-hour day and evening shifts, every other weekend, and holidays.
- For employees qualifying through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market: complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- 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 job scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Life and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Paid time off, generous time off, and personal leave.
- Employee wellness resources and programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
