Nursing Assistant - Medical Unit (Day and Evening Shifts)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to patients and supports their 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 role contributes to Essentia Health’s mission and goals and works within its scope to meet Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements. Duties vary by patient care unit or department. This position is based at St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota. It is a 0.7 FTE role requiring 56 hours every two weeks, rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts, and work every other weekend. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; evening shifts are 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Holiday work is required; there is no call obligation.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualifications: 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 hire.
- Work 56 hours every two weeks on rotating eight-hour day and evening shifts, including every other weekend and holidays.
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 patient environment to promote healing.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
- Life and disability insurance, with supplemental coverage options
- Generous time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
