Nursing Assistant - Various Shifts Available
About The Position
Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their 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) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: 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, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career . We are actively hiring for a Nursing Assistants to join our team!
Requirements
- Must meet one of the following requirements: Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Responsibilities
- Providing direct care to patients
- Serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort
- 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
- Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Benefits
- Medical & Dental insurance options
- Life and Disability Insurance options
- Employee wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
- Loan forgiveness programs
- Paid Personal Leave in addition to 6 Paid National Holidays
- 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
- Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights
- At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
