Job Location
Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth Department: 2043300 ADULT CONSOLIDATED - SMDC HOSP
Job Description
Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. We are looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Essentia Health Duluth - Miller Dwan!
Qualifications
- Must meet one of the following requirements:
- 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
- This position MUST be able to work the following:
- 56 hours every two weeks
- Every other weekend
- Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
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.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Compensation
Compensation Range: $17.83 - $23.55
Employee Benefits
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well‑being.
- Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long‑term financial security.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Work‑Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
- Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
- 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.
- 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 (218) 576-0000.
Work Schedule and Terms
- FTE: 0.7
- Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
- Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
- Shift Start Time: 7am, 3pm
- Shift End Time: 3:30pm, 11:30pm
- Weekends: yes
- Holidays: Yes
- Call Obligation: No
- Union: Miller Dwan UFCW (MDUFC)
- Posting Deadline: 11/17/2026
Company Values
- Quality
- Hospitality
- Respect
- Joy
- Justice
- Stewardship
- Teamwork
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.