Nursing Assistant - EHD Inpatient Rehab
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant for its Inpatient Rehab Unit at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care in a manner that 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. Duties vary by patient care unit and department. This position is 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours every two weeks, with rotating eight-hour day, evening, and night shifts. Every-other-weekend work is required, and the posting indicates holiday work as well. The listed shift times are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
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.
- Be BLS certified or able to become certified within one month of hire.
- If qualifying through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (excluding Wisconsin), complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.
- Work 48 hours every two weeks on rotating eight-hour shifts.
- Work every other weekend.
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 healing.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance, with supplemental options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Wellness resources and programs, 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
