Nursing Assistant - Float Pool (Night Shift)

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and supports patients’ 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 and works within its scope to meet requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies. Duties vary by patient care unit or department.

This Float Pool position is based at St Josephs Medical Center in the Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota area. It is a 0.8 FTE role requiring 32 hours per week, 8-hour overnight shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, and work every other weekend and holidays. There is no call obligation. The position is not listed as remote or hybrid.

Applicants must meet at least one of the specified patient-care or nursing-assistant training qualifications. BLS certification is required, or the employee must be able to become certified within one month of hire. For those qualifying through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market, completion of the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course is required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following: 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 certified, or able 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.
• Able to work 32 hours per week, 8-hour overnight shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other weekend, and holidays.

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 environment for patients to promote healing.
• Work within job scope to meet applicable regulatory, Joint Commission, and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off and personal leave
• Wellness resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
• Supplemental insurance options

What This Job Offers

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