Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Behavioral Health

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and education

Flexible scheduling and time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant for the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Miller Dwan Medical Center. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, comfort, transfers, and vital signs, contributing to patient safety and comfort.

Requirements include 6 months of NA experience, completion of nursing program rotations, and state nurse aide registry.

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing assistant 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

• Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Transferring patients safely and appropriately
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Recordkeeping

Teamwork

Education

6 months nursing assistant experience

Clinical rotations in accredited nursing program

Nurse aide training program completion

Current state nursing assistant registry registration

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant for the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Miller Dwan Medical Center. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, comfort, transfers, and vital signs, contributing to patient safety and comfort.

Requirements include 6 months of NA experience, completion of nursing program rotations, and state nurse aide registry.