Nursing Assistant (NA) - IMC/ICU - Weekends
About The Position
Seeking a Nursing Assistant for the IMC/ICU Department at Essentia Health’s 32nd Avenue Building. This position is 24 hours per week on permanent weekends, working 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The role provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, possibly with guidance from an LPN. Duties vary by patient care unit or department and support patient safety, comfort, and Essentia Health’s mission and goals. This is a union position with a straight-weekend differential in addition to base wages. The compensation range is $17.63–$26.45. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500. Work is required every weekend, including holidays; there is no call obligation. Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. It is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, and employs more than 15,000 people, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners. The organization includes 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, seven ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Requirements
- If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, register as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within three months of employment.
- Obtain BLS certification within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene care to patients.
- Assist patients with 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 the healing process.
- Work within the job scope to meet requirements of the Joint Commission and applicable federal, state, local regulatory, and accrediting agencies.
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.
- Straight-weekend differential pay on top of base wage.
- Potential hiring incentive of up to $1,500 for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
