Nursing Assistant - EHD Inpatient Rehab (Nights)

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 51,090,000 - 67,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings (401(k))

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health Duluth, Minnesota, invites applications for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Inpatient Rehab Unit at Miller Dwan Medical Center.

In this 0.7 FTE role, you will deliver direct patient care under RN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, document changes, and help ensure a safe, healing environment on rotating 8-hour night shifts (10pm–6:30am) with weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• 6 months 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

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

Nursing Assistant experience

Night shift readiness

Education

6 months nursing assistant experience

Clinical rotations in accredited program

Enrollment in Essentia Health Foundation Course

Nurse aide training program completion

Current state nursing assistant registry

Job description

Building Location:

Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Department:

2813340 INPATIENT REHAB - IRF

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. We are looking for a Compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Inpatient Rehab Unit at Essentia Health Duluth - Miller Dwan!

Education 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
• 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

This position MUST be able to work the following:

• 56 hours every two weeks
• Every other weekend
• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
• Night Shift: 10pm - 6:30am

As a Nursing Assistant, you are 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. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

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
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

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 (Excluding WI):

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

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

FTE:

0.7

Shift Rotation:

FTE Flex Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

10pm

Shift End Time:

6:30am

Weekends:

yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Miller Dwan UFCW (MDUFC)

Compensation Range:

$17.83 - $23.55/hourly

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].

$17.83 - $23.55/hourly