Nursing Assistant - EHD Med/Surg Float Pool
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their Med/Surg Float Pool at Essentia Health Duluth - Miller Dwan. 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 Nursing Assistant will work within job scope to meet regulatory requirements and ensure patient safety and comfort. Duties may vary by unit but include personal hygiene, nutrition assistance, comfort care, patient transfers, vital signs monitoring, recordkeeping, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
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
- Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire (If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (Excluding WI))
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
- Supplemental options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
