Nursing Assistant - General Medical Unit
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Level 15 General Medical Unit at St Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. 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. Duties vary by unit and may include personal hygiene and nutritional assistance, comfort care, safe patient transfers, vital signs and recordkeeping, reporting changes in condition to the RN, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment. This position is 32 hours every two weeks, with every-other-weekend and holiday work, and rotating 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts. There is no call obligation. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500; restrictions may apply. The compensation range is $17.39–$22.45. Benefit eligibility may vary.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the following: six months of nursing assistant experience; completion of one semester of clinical rotations in 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.
- BLS certification, or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
- Work 32 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating 8-hour shifts.
- For candidates qualifying through the Essentia Health Foundation Course in the East Market (excluding Wisconsin): complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a manner that supports patient safety and comfort.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and 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 patient environment to promote healing.
- Work within the job scope and applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental benefit options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training and career-growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- 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
