ICU Nursing Assistant — Evening Shift, 0.7 FTE

essentiahealth; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings Plans

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Flexible evening hours, with a rotating 8-hour shift and every-other weekend, support patient comfort and safety across units.

The role requires completion of an approved Nursing Assistant program or equivalent registration, with BLS certification or plans to obtain it within one month of hire. Union presence and strong benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed education qualifications for Nursing Assistant.
• BLS certification or ability to become certified within 1 month of hire.
• Experience with patient care and nursing assistant duties is preferred but not required.
• Nurse aide training or equivalent certification is acceptable for this role.
• Registration on the state nursing assistant registry is required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Offer comfort care and additional patient support.
• Safely transfer patients as needed by the unit.
• Take vital signs and maintain accurate documentation.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report promptly to RN.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to support healing.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Recordkeeping

Education

6 months patient care experience

Clinical rotations in nursing program

Nursing Assistant training (EH)

Nurse aide training program

State nursing assistant registry registration

Job description

Essentia Health in Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Flexible evening hours, with a rotating 8-hour shift and every-other weekend, support patient comfort and safety across units.

The role requires completion of an approved Nursing Assistant program or equivalent registration, with BLS certification or plans to obtain it within one month of hire. Union presence and strong benefits accompany this position.