Nursing Assistant (NA) - Float Team - Full Time Nights
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: This position requires the ability to work the following schedule: 36 hours per week Mix 8 and 12 hour night shifts (11pm-7:30am and 7pm-7:30am) Every other weekend and holiday rotation
Requirements
- BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- This position requires the ability to work the following schedule: 36 hours per week Mix 8 and 12 hour night shifts (11pm-7:30am and 7pm-7:30am) Every other weekend and holiday rotation
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred.
- If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.
Responsibilities
- 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 (218) 576-0000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
