Nursing Assistant — Flexible Shifts, Training & Benefits

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Professional development

Work-life balance

Wellness programs

Benefit eligibility

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is recruiting Nursing Assistants to provide direct patient care under supervision, supporting patient safety and comfort. The facility offers a Nursing Assistant Foundation course and on-the-job training for those pursuing a hospital career.

Shifts include Day, Evening, and Overnight with every other weekend; benefits cover health, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Six months of nursing assistant experience or equivalent.
• One semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program.
• Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire.
• Verification of a recognized nurse aide training program.
• Current registration on the state nursing assistant registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Offer comfort care and personalized assistance to patients.
• Safely transfer patients and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain accurate records and report changes to the RN immediately.
• Uphold a clean, safe environment to support healing.

Education

6 months of nursing assistant 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 Duluth, MN is recruiting Nursing Assistants to provide direct patient care under supervision, supporting patient safety and comfort. The facility offers a Nursing Assistant Foundation course and on-the-job training for those pursuing a hospital career.

Shifts include Day, Evening, and Overnight with every other weekend; benefits cover health, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.