Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Cardiovascular (Flexible FTE)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

7d • Onsite

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, comfort, and the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Care is provided in Critical and Intermediate Care specialties, including cardiovascular, surgical, and medical care.

The position also organizes and implements non-nursing unit functions to support workflow, productivity, customer service, and indirect patient care. Duties include clerical and reception work, requisitioning supplies, equipment, and services as directed, and assisting with scheduling. The employee works within the scope of the role to meet applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

This is a 0.8 FTE position with rotating day, evening, and night shifts. Weekend and holiday work is required; there is no call obligation. The position is based at Building B, St Marys Medical Center.

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.
• For candidates qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market: completion of the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist patients with nutritional needs, 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 that promotes patient healing.
• Organize and implement non-nursing functions of assigned units to facilitate workflow and enhance 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.
• Work within the job scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Potential hiring incentive of up to $1,500 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed