Nursing Assistant: Flexible Shifts & Growth Opportunities

Essentia Health; Brainerd, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Flexible scheduling

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role requires 32 hours per week with rotating 8-hour shifts (day and evening) and alternating weekends, contributing to a patient-centered care team in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include helping with hygiene, nutrition, and comfort, recording vital signs, and maintaining safety and cleanliness while reporting changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of patient care experience
• Must complete one semester of clinical rotations
• Must complete EH Nursing Assistant training within 1 month of hire
• Must have nurse aide training completion
• Must be registered on state nursing assistant registry

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under supervision of RN/manager
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
• Take vital signs and document accurately
• Ensure patient safety and comfort and maintain a clean environment
• Escalate changes in patient condition to RN promptly

Education

6 months of patient care experience

Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program

Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire

Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Job description

Essentia Health in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role requires 32 hours per week with rotating 8-hour shifts (day and evening) and alternating weekends, contributing to a patient-centered care team in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include helping with hygiene, nutrition, and comfort, recording vital signs, and maintaining safety and cleanliness while reporting changes to the RN.