Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Cardiovascular (Flexible FTE)

Essentia Health; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, nutrition support, comfort care, safe patient transfers, vital signs, and meticulous recordkeeping to support safe healing.

The role emphasizes timely reporting of condition changes, maintaining a clean environment, and contributing to efficient unit productivity while delivering excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
• Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire.
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Deliver comfort care and transfer patients safely.
• Take vital signs and maintain accurate records.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report to RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and assist with unit workflow.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Compassionate care

Education

BLS Certification

Nursing Assistant Foundation Course

Job description

Education Qualifications:

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.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to: $1,500

This Nursing Assistant (CNA) will care for the following Critical and Intermediate Care specialties:

• Cardiovascular
• Surgical
• Medical

Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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

If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market:

Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire

Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications:

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry