Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Cardiovascular (Flexible FTE)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, or Department Director, with possible guidance from an LPN. The role supports patient safety, comfort, and the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties vary by unit and include personal hygiene, nutritional and comfort assistance, safe patient transfers, vital signs, recordkeeping, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The Nursing Assistant also performs non-nursing unit functions that support workflow, productivity, and customer service for patients, families, visitors, and staff. These duties include clerical and reception work, requisitioning supplies, equipment, and services as directed, and assisting with scheduling. The position works within its scope to meet applicable Joint Commission and other regulatory and accrediting requirements. This role serves Critical and Intermediate Care specialties: Cardiovascular, Surgical, and Medical.

Requirements

• BLS certification, or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
• 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.
• For candidates qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market: complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with patients’ nutritional and comfort needs.
• Transfer patients safely and appropriately.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients.
• Organize and implement non-nursing functions of assigned units to support workflow and productivity.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Perform clerical and reception duties.
• Requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Work within job scope to meet Joint Commission and applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Hiring incentive of up to $1,500 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed