Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Float Pool - SMMC

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant for the Med/Surg Float Pool at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The position provides direct patient care and supports patient 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 work contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals and must comply with the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies. Duties vary by patient care unit or department.

This position is 0.4 FTE, or 32 hours every two weeks. It requires rotating eight-hour day, evening, and night shifts, as well as every other weekend and holidays. No call obligation is listed. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500; restrictions may apply.

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.
• Hold BLS certification or be able to become certified within one month of the hire date.
• If qualifying through the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course in the East Market (excluding Wisconsin), complete the course within 90 days of hire.
• Be available to work 32 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, rotating eight-hour shifts, 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 the role’s scope and applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life and disability insurance, with supplemental insurance 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