Nursing Assistant - LTC - Flex D/E/N

Essentia Health • Deer River, MN

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and serves their needs in a way that supports their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role. The position includes personal hygiene care, assistance with nutritional needs, awareness of issues related to the aging process, and prompt reporting of changes in resident condition to the shift nurse. The Nursing Assistant also maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents; helps prevent abuse of vulnerable adults; and identifies safety hazards or emergency situations and initiates corrective actions.

This flex position is scheduled for 24–36 hours per week based on need. Shifts rotate between days, evenings, and nights, with weekend and holiday rotations. There is no on-call obligation. Shift start and end times vary.

Requirements

• Current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry, or obtain registration within four months of hire or transfer.
• If transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, registration is required upon hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents within the scope of the nursing assistant role.
• Support residents’ safety and comfort.
• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Recognize and address problems associated with the aging process.
• Promptly report changes in resident condition to the shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents.
• Be aware of and help prevent abuse of vulnerable adults.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues and perform responsibilities safely.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective actions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed