Nursing Assistant – Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, is hiring a Nursing Assistant for a permanent night shift. The role supports patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse and team leaders, with duties spanning hygiene, comfort, vital signs, and safe patient transfer.

The position requires meeting one of several education options, and offers comprehensive benefits with 0.8 FTE, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM shifts, every other weekend. Union STJSEIU Local 113 involvement is noted.

Qualifications

• Must meet ONE of the following requirements: 6 months of patient care experience.
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program.
• EH Nursing Assistant Foundation training within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Provide comfort care and other patient assistance.
• Transfer patients safely.
• Take vital signs and document results.
• Report changes in patient condition to RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Safety and comfort

Documentation

Education

6 months of patient care experience

Clinical rotations during nursing program

Nursing Assistant training (EH)

State nursing assistant registry registration

Job description

Essentia Health in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, is hiring a Nursing Assistant for a permanent night shift. The role supports patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse and team leaders, with duties spanning hygiene, comfort, vital signs, and safe patient transfer.

The position requires meeting one of several education options, and offers comprehensive benefits with 0.8 FTE, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM shifts, every other weekend. Union STJSEIU Local 113 involvement is noted.