Nursing Assistant - General Surgery

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their Level 14 General Surgery Unit at St Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and contributing to the mission and goals of Essentia Health. The position operates within the scope of job duties to meet regulatory requirements and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Requirements

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
• If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (Excluding WI): Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Personal leave
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

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