Nursing Assistant - General Medical

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Híbrido; USD 21.000 - 29.000; A tiempo parcial

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Descripción de la vacante

Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota seeks a Compassionate Nursing Assistant for the Level 16 General Medical Unit at St Mary's Medical Center. The role supports patient care under supervision, including hygiene, nutrition, vital signs, and safe transfers.

Shifts rotate: Day 6:00am-2:30pm, Evening 2:00pm-10:30pm, Night 10:00pm-6:30am, with every other weekend. Eligibility includes 6 months experience or approved training and BLS certification.

Formación

• Must meet one of the listed nursing assistant qualification options.
• Eligible for BLS or able to become certified within one month of hire.
• Must have current registry registration where applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care to patients under supervision to support safety and comfort.
• Perform personal hygiene assistance and help with nutritional needs.
• Take vital signs and document accurately in patient records.
• Transfer patients safely and promptly report changes to the RN.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to promote healing.

Educación

6 months nursing assistant experience

Completion of one semester of clinical rotations

Enrollment into Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course

Verifiable completion of nurse aide training program

Current registration on state nursing assistant registry

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. We are looking for a Compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Level 16 General Medical Unit at St Mary's Medical Center!

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

As a Nursing Assistant, you are responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

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