CNA - Med/Surg Care with Growth, PTO & Tuition

Essentia Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Paid Time Off

401k (with Essentia Health annual move

Life and Disability Insurance options

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Essentia Health in Kentucky is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, nutrition assistance, comfort care, safe transfers, vital signs, and precise recordkeeping to support high-quality care.

You will aid unit workflow, perform clerical tasks, requisition supplies, and assist with scheduling while upholding Joint Commission standards and patient safety. BLS certification within 1 month is required.

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience or equivalent clinical rotations required
• Completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or verification of nursing program rotations
• Current state nursing assistant registry registration
• BLS certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutrition for patients
• Provide comfort care and safe patient handling
• Assist with transferring patients and maintaining a safe environment
• Take vital signs and document accurately
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN
• Support unit workflow and provide excellent customer service to patients and families
• Perform clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies and schedule assistance

Education

Nursing assistant experience (6 months)

One semester of clinical rotations

Nurse aide training program completion

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

BLS certification or ability to obtain within 1 month

Job description

Essentia Health in Kentucky is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, nutrition assistance, comfort care, safe transfers, vital signs, and precise recordkeeping to support high-quality care.

You will aid unit workflow, perform clerical tasks, requisition supplies, and assist with scheduling while upholding Joint Commission standards and patient safety. BLS certification within 1 month is required.