Casual Nursing Assistant — Compassionate Patient Care

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a casual patient-care assistant to provide direct care under supervision. Duties include personal hygiene, nutrition support, comfort care, safe patient transfers, vital signs, and diligent recordkeeping to support patient safety and healing.

The role requires meeting one of several nursing aide qualifications and includes BLS certification within 1 month of hire. Essentia Health emphasizes work-life balance and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet ONE of the following requirements: 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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care to patients.
• Assist with nutritional needs and meal support.
• Provide comfort care and other patient assistance.
• Safely transfer patients between beds, chairs, and gurneys.
• Take vital signs and complete accurate recordkeeping.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly report to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to promote healing.

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a casual patient-care assistant to provide direct care under supervision. Duties include personal hygiene, nutrition support, comfort care, safe patient transfers, vital signs, and diligent recordkeeping to support patient safety and healing.

The role requires meeting one of several nursing aide qualifications and includes BLS certification within 1 month of hire. Essentia Health emphasizes work-life balance and a mission-driven environment.