Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg (Day and Evening Shifts)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients and serves their needs in a manner that supports safety and comfort. The role works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, possibly with guidance from an LPN, and contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals. The employee works within the position’s scope to meet Joint Commission requirements and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting standards. Duties vary by patient care unit or department and may include personal hygiene and nutritional assistance, comfort care, safe patient transfers, taking vital signs, recordkeeping, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment that promotes healing. The position is based at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota, and requires 56 hours per pay period, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the following qualifications: six months of patient care experience; completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; successful completion of an Essentia Health-provided Nursing Assistant training within one month 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.
- If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market, complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.
- Work 56 hours per pay period, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts.
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 patient environment that promotes the healing process.
- Work within the position’s scope to meet Joint Commission and applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance, along 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
