Nursing Assistant (NA) - Clinical Evaluation Unit - Full Time Days

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

3d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients and supports 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. The role contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals, with duties varying by patient care unit or department.

Responsibilities include personal hygiene care, assistance with nutritional needs, comfort care and other support, safe patient transfers, taking vital signs, recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment that promotes healing. The Nursing Assistant works within the scope of the job to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

This is a 36-hour-per-week day position with one 12-hour shift and three 8-hour shifts. The current schedule is Monday through Thursday and may change based on unit needs. The position is based in the Clinical Evaluation Unit at the 32nd Avenue Building. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500.

Requirements

• If not already certified as a Nursing Assistant, register as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within three months of employment.
• Obtain BLS certification within three months of hire.
• Work 36 hours per week on one 12-hour day shift and three 8-hour day shifts; the schedule may change based on unit needs.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a manner that supports patient safety and comfort.
• 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 environment for patients to promote healing.
• Work within the job scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus 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.
• Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500.

What This Job Offers

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