Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department Superior

Essentia Health; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement and training

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health at St. Mary’s Hospital Superior in Wisconsin is hiring a Patient Care Aide to provide bedside care under RN supervision. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, comfort, transfers, and vital signs, while ensuring patient safety and accurate recordkeeping.

Join a compassionate team with rotating shifts (days/evenings/nights), a focus on patient- and family-centered care, and strong commitment to professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Provide direct care to patients under supervision to ensure safety and comfort.
• Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition needs, comfort, and transferring patients.
• Take vital signs and document findings; report changes to RN promptly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under supervision in multiple shifts.
• Assist with daily living activities and patient comfort.
• Maintain safe, clean patient environments and document care provided.

Skills

BLS certification

Nurse aide experience

Education

Nurse Aide Training

State Registry

Job description

Building Location: St Marys Hospital Superior Department: 2012500 EMERGENCY SERVICES TECH - SMHS HOSP

Job Description: Join Essentia Health’s dedicated team at St. Mary’s in Superior, Wisconsin, where you can enjoy the charm of the Twin Ports and the natural beauty of Lake Superior. This welcoming community offers year-round outdoor recreation, from walking along Wisconsin Point and exploring Barker’s Island to hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying nearby trails and parks. Located just minutes from Duluth, Superior combines strong community spirit with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

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
• 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.

Work Schedule

48 hours per 2 weeks Every Other Weekend Rotating 8 Hour Shifts

Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Evening Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Overnight Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

BLS certification required within 3 months of hire Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program OR current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

About Essentia Health

Join Essentia Health’s dedicated team at St. Mary’s in Superior, Wisconsin, where you can enjoy the charm of the Twin Ports and the natural beauty of Lake Superior. This welcoming community offers year-round outdoor recreation, from walking along Wisconsin Point and exploring Barker’s Island to hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying nearby trails and parks. Located just minutes from Duluth, Superior combines strong community spirit with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

FTE: 0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: 7:00AM - 3:30PM/3:00PM - 11:30PM/11:00PM - 7:30AM

Shift End Time: Weekends: Every Other Weekend Holidays: Yes

Call Obligation: No Union: SMHS AFSCME Local 1760 (SHAFS)

Posting Deadline: 05/25/2026

Compensation Range: $17.81 - $23.70

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 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
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• 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].

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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.