Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department Superior

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

Job summary

Essentia Health’s St. Mary’s in Superior, Wisconsin, is seeking a dedicated nurse aide to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will help with hygiene, nutrition, comfort, transfers, and ensure a safe, clean environment to promote healing.

This role requires BLS certification within 3 months of hire or current nurse aide registry; you will work 48 hours every two weeks with alternating weekends and rotating 8-hour shifts (7:00AM-3:30PM, 3:00PM-11:30PM, 11:00PM-7:30AM).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs
• Provide comfort care and other assistance
• Safely transfer patients and take vital signs
• Complete recordkeeping and report changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to promote healing

Education

Nurse aide training program

Current registration on state nursing assistant registry

Job description

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, 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.

This position will work the following:

• 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:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! 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. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541