Nursing Assistant - Level 16 General Medical Unit (Nights)
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their General Medical Unit at St Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This role involves providing direct patient care and serving patient needs in a manner that ensures their safety and comfort. The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director, potentially with guidance from an LPN. The position requires adherence to the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies, contributing to Essentia Health's mission and goals.
Requirements
- 6 months of nursing assistant experience
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
- Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
- Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
- Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
- If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (Excluding WI): Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Providing personal hygiene care
- Assisting with nutritional needs
- Providing comfort care and other assistance
- Appropriately and safely transferring patients
- Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
- Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
- Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 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
- Hiring incentive of up to $1,500
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
