Nursing Assistant - Adult Behavioral Health
About The Position
Become part of Essentia Health’s team in Duluth, Minnesota, and join the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Essentia Health Duluth - Miller Dwan Medical Center. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and supports patients’ 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 Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements. The position is 0.7 FTE, or 56 hours every two weeks, with rotating eight-hour day/evening shifts. The schedule includes every other weekend and holidays. Shift start times are 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.; end times are 3:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The position is based at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
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; verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program; or current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry.
- BLS certification, or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
- Availability to work 56 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour shifts.
- Ability to work holidays.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene care and assist patients with 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 healing.
- Provide direct care in a manner that supports patients’ safety and comfort and complies with applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Training and educational programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Employee wellness resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
