Nursing Assistant - General Medical

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 2,396,000 - 3,093,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Employee benefits

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a Nursing Assistant to join our patient-care team. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort while supporting safe patient transfers and accurate charting.

Shifts include Day, Evening, and Night rotation with weekend work. A 0.4 FTE and incentives up to $1,500 are noted, with benefits described in the posting. Contact HR for details.

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience.
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program.
• Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire.
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program.
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal hygiene care and assisting with nutritional needs.
• Providing comfort care and other assistance.
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients.
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping.
• Reporting changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Clinical rotations

State CNA registry

CNA enrollment planning

Education

Nurse aide training program

CNA certification

Essentia Health Foundation Course enrollment

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003950 SMMC 15-MED SURG - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior.

Education Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

This position MUST be able to work the following:

• 32 hours every two weeks
• Every other weekend
• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Evening Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm
• Night Shift: 10pm - 6:30am

Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to:

• Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs
• Providing comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transferring patients
• Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
• Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500

*Restrictions may apply

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (Excluding WI):

• Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire

FTE:

0.4

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

6am, 2pm, 10pm

Shift End Time:

2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am

Weekends:

yes

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)08/4/2026

Compensation Range:

$17.39 - $22.45

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].