Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Casual

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Essentia Health in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care at Benet Hall and support the care team. You will assist with daily activities, nutrition, and comfort, while maintaining a safe, clean environment for healing.

This role requires taking vital signs, completing documentation, and promptly reporting changes to the RN. It emphasizes patient- and family-centered care with compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.
• BLS certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

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

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

Nurse aide training or NA registry

Job description

Building Location: Benet Hall

Department: 2009770 BENET HALL - SMMC HOSP

Job Description

• 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.

Education Qualifications

• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Certification/Licensure Requirements: East and Central Market: BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

FTE: 0

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

• Shift Start Time: varies
• Shift End Time: varies
• Weekends: rotation
• Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Posting Deadline: 09/18/2026

Compensation Range: $17.39 - $22.45

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].

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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

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.