Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Float Pool - SMMC
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients in the Med/Surg Float Pool at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, and possibly with guidance from an LPN, the role supports patient safety, comfort, and Essentia Health’s mission and goals. The Nursing Assistant works within the scope of the job to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Duties vary by patient care unit or department. This position is 0.8 FTE, or 64 hours every two weeks, and requires rotating 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts, as well as every other weekend and holidays. Shift times are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Call is not required.
Requirements
- 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.
- BLS certification, or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
- Work 64 hours every two weeks.
- Work every other weekend and rotating 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts.
- For candidates qualifying through the Essentia Health Foundation Course in the East Market (excluding Wisconsin), complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene care and assist with patients’ nutritional needs.
- Provide comfort care and other assistance to patients.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Professional development, training, and educational programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Employee wellness resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
- Potential hiring incentive of up to $1,500; restrictions may apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
