Nursing Assistant - General Medical Unit

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $1,500

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Level 15 General Medical Unit at St Mary's Medical Center. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, contributing to safety and comfort.

This role requires 32 hours every two weeks, every other weekend, and rotating 8-hour shifts (6:00am, 2:00pm, 10:00pm). A hiring incentive up to $1,500 may apply.

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience.
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program.
• Enrollment into 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
• 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.

Education

6 months nursing assistant experience

Clinical rotations in accredited program

Foundation course enrollment within 30 days

Nurse aide training completion

State nursing assistant registry registration

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. We are looking for a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Level 15 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

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: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Posting Deadline: 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 your HR Service Center at [phone].

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.