Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Cardiovascular (Flexible FTE)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, with possible guidance from an LPN. The role supports patient safety and comfort and contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals. Care responsibilities vary by unit and include personal hygiene, nutritional support, comfort care, safe patient transfers, taking vital signs, recordkeeping, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The Nursing Assistant also organizes and performs non-nursing functions for assigned units to support workflow, productivity, and customer service for patients, families, visitors, and staff. These tasks may include clerical and reception duties, requisitioning supplies, equipment, and services as directed, and assisting with scheduling. The role works within its scope to meet applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements. This position serves Critical and Intermediate Care specialties in cardiovascular, surgical, and medical care. It is a 0.8 FTE role with rotating day, evening, and night shifts. Weekend and holiday work is required; there is no call obligation.
Requirements
- BLS certification, or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
- 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.
- If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market, complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients under the designated clinical supervision.
- Provide personal hygiene care, nutritional assistance, comfort care, and other patient support.
- Transfer patients safely and appropriately.
- Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
- Maintain a safe, clean patient environment.
- Organize and perform non-nursing functions for assigned units to facilitate workflow and productivity.
- Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Perform clerical and reception duties.
- Requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed.
- Assist with scheduling.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Professional development through training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
