Nursing Assistant

Essentia Health; Moose Lake (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to patient safety and comfort. Duties include hygiene care, nutrition support, transfers, and vital sign checks with accurate recordkeeping.

Responsibilities span routine tasks and coordinating non-nursing functions on the unit to improve workflow and patient service.

Qualifications

• BLS certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
• 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

• Providing personal hygiene care
• Assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process
• Organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow
• Requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Recordkeeping

Safety and cleanliness

Education

BLS certification

BLS certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Job description

Building Location: Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital

Department: 2093240 MED SURG - ML HOSP

Job Description

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.

Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to:

• Providing personal hygiene care
• Assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process

Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Along with organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling.

Education Qualifications

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Licensure/Certification 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

Work Schedule and Compensation

This position will work the following:

• 64 hours per 2 week
• Every Other Weekend
• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• Evening Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM
• Overnight Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

$1500 for eligible candidates with work Commitment

FTE: 0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: 7:00AM - 3:30PM / 3:00PM - 11:30PM / 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Shift End Time: Weekends: Every Other Weekend Holidays: Yes

Call Obligation: No Union: Moose Lake UFCW Local 1189 (MLUFCW) Union Posting Deadline: 08/27/2026

Compensation Range: $16.90 - $22.23

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Essentia Health Values and Commitment

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values: Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.