Nursing Assistant - FT Nights

Providence; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka in California is hiring a Nursing Assistant for Progress Care. This full-time role features 12-hour night shifts and supports bedside patient care under supervision of the RN or Charge Nurse.

Duties include personal hygiene, vital signs, data collection, I&O, ADL support, and documentation in the medical record. Preferred candidates may have Nursing Assistant certification and acute care experience; required is National Provider BLS (American Heart

Qualifications

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Nursing Assistant certification upon hire preferred.
• Acute care or specialty experience preferred for other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine bedside patient care under RN supervision.
• Personal hygiene, vital signs, data collection and observation, I&O, ADL support, and documentation on the medical record.

Skills

BLS certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Progress Care at St Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.

The Nursing Assistant employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to perform basic patient care. Under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or RN, the Nursing Assistant assists with routine, direct bedside care of patients of various ages as defined by the department scope of service. Such duties include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, data collection and observation, vital signs, I&O, use of equipment, ADL's, documenting on the medical record, answering call lights, and recognizing and responding to emergency situations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nursing Assistant certification upon hire
• For Other Depts: Acute care or specialty experience.

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