Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Float Pool - SMMC
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join 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 role works within its scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Duties vary by patient care unit or department. The role is 0.6 FTE and requires working 48 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour day, evening, and night shifts. Weekend and holiday work is required; there is no call obligation. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500; restrictions may apply. The compensation range is $17.39–$22.45.
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.
- BLS certification, or ability to become certified within one month of hire.
- For candidates qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course in the East Market, excluding Wisconsin: complete the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 90 days of hire.
- Work 48 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating eight-hour shifts.
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 job scope to meet applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off and personal leave
- Employee wellness resources, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities
- Hiring incentive of up to $1,500 for qualified candidates; restrictions may apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
