Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Neurotrauma

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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, supporting safety, comfort, hygiene, and basic daily tasks.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, recording data, assisting with meals, mobility, and promptly reporting changes. BLS required or obtainable within 1 month; clinical rotations and state registry active are preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
• 6 months of nursing assistant experience.
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program.
• Enrollment in 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision to promote safety and comfort.
• Assist with personal hygiene, meals, and mobility.
• Take vital signs and document accurately.
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment in patient care areas.

Education

BLS certification

Nursing assistant experience (6 months)

Clinical rotations in accredited nursing program

Enrollment in Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days

Completion of nurse aide training program

Current registration on state nursing assistant registry

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.

No education requirement.

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:

• Neurotrauma
• Acute Stroke
• Burn

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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