Nursing Assistant - Solvay Hospice House (casual)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, supporting their safety, comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Care is provided under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, with possible guidance from an LPN. The role contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals in a compassionate, home-like hospice setting.

This is a casual position requiring at least 32 hours of work every six weeks. Of those hours, eight must be on a weekend and eight must be on an off shift. The position has a day/evening/night rotation, with start times as needed, and holidays are required. There is no call obligation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following: six months of patient care experience; completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program; or current registration on the applicable state nursing assistant registry.
• Hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or be able to become certified within one month of hire.
• Work at least 32 hours every six weeks, including eight weekend hours and eight off-shift hours.

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 the healing process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed