Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med/Surg

Essentia Health; Deer River (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Life Insurance

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Deer River Hospital to provide direct patient care under supervision, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, vital signs, and basic patient needs.

Applicants should have nursing assistant experience, clinical rotations completed, or nurse aide training. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan, to support your well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing assistant experience or related nursing program completion.
• BLS certification required or ability to certify within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care to patients.
• Assist with nutritional needs and comfort care.
• Take vital signs and report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Perform clerical and reception duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Hygiene assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing assistant experience

Clinical rotations in nursing

Nurse aide training program

State nursing assistant registry

Job description

Location & Department:

Building Location: Essentia Deer River Hospital Department: 2073240 MED SURG - DEER HOSP

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. 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
• and 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:

Licensure/Certification 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

Certification/Licensure Requirements: BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Benefits:

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Health Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance

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].

Company Culture & Values:

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute. Essentia Health is accredited as a level 3 Accountable Care Organization, the highest level of certification possible, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

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.

EEO 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.

Background Screening:

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.

Other Information:

FTE: 0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: FTE Flex Day/Night (United States of America) Shift Start Time: varies Shift End Time: varies Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU) Union

Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $17.29 - $24.86 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.