Nursing Assistant (CNA) Med/Surg

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Paid Time Off

401k with Essentia Health match

Life and Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Essentia Health is hiring a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, ensuring safety and comfort for patients. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, transfers, and vital signs, while maintaining accurate records and reporting changes to the RN.

The role also supports unit workflows and patient services, including clerical duties and supplies management, in a patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Six 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision to ensure safety and comfort.
• Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, transfers, vital signs, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and promptly report changes to the RN.
• Support non-nursing unit functions to facilitate workflow and patient service.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Clinical rotations

Nurse aide training

State registry active

Education

Nurse aide training program

Clinical rotations in accredited nursing program

Job description

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.

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

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

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

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)

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. 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].