Nursing Assistant: Flexible Shifts, Training & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, supporting safety and comfort, and contributing to the hospital's mission.

The role requires meeting one of several CNA qualifications, can work 56 hours per pay period with every other weekend and rotating 8-hour shifts (7:00–15:30 or 15:00–23:30); 0.7 FTE. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must meet ONE of the specified nursing assistant qualifications.
• Must be able to work 56 hours per pay period, every other weekend, and rotating 8-hour shifts.
• Shift times include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Offer comfort care and other assistance as needed.
• Transfer patients safely and appropriately.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to promote healing.

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, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, supporting safety and comfort, and contributing to the hospital's mission.

The role requires meeting one of several CNA qualifications, can work 56 hours per pay period with every other weekend and rotating 8-hour shifts (7:00–15:30 or 15:00–23:30); 0.7 FTE. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, flexible scheduling, and wellness programs.