Nursing Assistant - General Medical Unit

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $1,500

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on a rotating 8-hour shift schedule, including days, evenings, and nights. You will support nursing staff, monitor vitals, and help maintain patient comfort and safety.

Qualified candidates must meet enter nursing assistant requirements and obtain or maintain BLS certification. A potential hiring incentive of up to $1,500 may apply. This is a 0.4 FTE, on-site role with weekend and holiday duties.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed nursing assistant qualifications.
• Willing to work 32 hours every two weeks with rotating shifts.
• BLS certified or able to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
• Complete Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days if qualified through East Market program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to promote healing.
• Assist with transfers and provide comfort measures.

Education

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

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

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

FTE:

0.4

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:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)10/4/2026

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].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.