Nursing Assistant - Medical Unit (Day and Night Shifts)

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

17h • 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 position contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals and works within its scope to meet Joint Commission and applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements. Duties vary by unit and department. The role is based at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota, and is listed at 0.7 FTE. The required schedule is 56 hours every two weeks, with every-other-weekend work and rotating eight-hour day and overnight shifts. Holiday work is required; there is no call obligation.

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.
• Be BLS certified or able to become certified within one month of the hire date.
• If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market, complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.
• Work 56 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day and overnight shifts.
• Work 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 Joint Commission and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off, generous time off, and personal leave.
• Employee wellness resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

What This Job Offers

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