Nursing Assistant/Monitor Tech (Day and Evening Shifts)

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN
•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients and serves their needs 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 job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Duties vary by patient care unit or department. This position is based in the ICU at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota. It is scheduled for 56 hours per pay period, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts. Day shift is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, and evening shift is 3:00 PM–11:30 PM. Holidays are required; 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 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.
  • Be BLS certified or able 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.
  • Work 56 hours per pay period, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts.
  • Work holidays.

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 the healing process.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid time off and personal leave
  • Wellness resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
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