Casual Hospice Nursing Assistant

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health's Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a compassionate patient care aide to provide direct care under RN supervision, including personal hygiene, comfort measures, and safe transfers.

You will take vital signs, document findings, and promptly report any changes to the RN, while helping to maintain a safe, clean environment. The role offers flexible scheduling, benefits, and opportunities to grow in end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• 6 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
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under RN supervision
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
• Provide comfort care and other assistance
• Transfer patients safely
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients

Education

6 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

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Job description

Essentia Health's Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a compassionate patient care aide to provide direct care under RN supervision, including personal hygiene, comfort measures, and safe transfers.

You will take vital signs, document findings, and promptly report any changes to the RN, while helping to maintain a safe, clean environment. The role offers flexible scheduling, benefits, and opportunities to grow in end-of-life care.