Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Float Pool - SMMC
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Med/Surg Float Pool at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and supports patient 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. The role contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals and works within its scope to meet requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies. Duties vary by patient care unit and department. The position is 0.8 FTE and requires 64 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day, evening, and night shifts. Weekend and holiday work is required; there is no call obligation. A hiring incentive of up to $1,500 may be available to qualified candidates, subject to restrictions.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the following: six months of nursing assistant experience; completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; enrollment in the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire; verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program; or current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry.
- BLS certified or able to become certified within one month of hire.
- For candidates qualified through the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course in the East Market (excluding Wisconsin), complete the course within 90 days of hire.
- Able to work 64 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour shifts.
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.
- Work within job scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Professional development, training, and educational programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Wellness resources and programs, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
- Possible hiring incentive of up to $1,500 for qualified candidates, with restrictions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
