Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Flexible Shifts Benefits

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $1,500

Health Coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional Development

Flexible scheduling / PTO

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Med/Surg Float Pool at St Mary's Medical Center. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, with shifts including days, evenings, and nights.

Qualified candidates have CNA experience or complete nursing program rotations, and must enroll or have completed the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within required timelines. A $1,500 hiring incentive may be available.

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Provide comfort care and other assistance.
• Safely transfer patients as needed and maintain patient safety.
• Take vital signs and complete accurate recordkeeping.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.

Education

Nursing Assistant experience

Clinical rotations in nursing program

Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course enrollment

Nurse aide training program completion

State nursing assistant registry registration

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Med/Surg Float Pool at St Mary's Medical Center. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, with shifts including days, evenings, and nights.

Qualified candidates have CNA experience or complete nursing program rotations, and must enroll or have completed the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within required timelines. A $1,500 hiring incentive may be available.