Nursing Assistant - General Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. FTE 0.8 with Day/Evening rotation; shifts 6:00am-2:30pm or 2:00pm-10:30pm; weekends required.

Duties include personal hygiene, vital signs, safe transfers, and maintaining a clean, healing environment. Qualifications include 6 months of nursing assistant experience or completion of a nursing assistant program, BLS or ability to obtain within 1 month, and eligibility for state

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the nursing assistant qualification options.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 1 month from hire date.
• Registration on state nursing assistant registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutrition.
• Offer comfort care and other patient support.
• Transfer patients safely and take vital signs.
• Report changes in patient condition to RN promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Nursing assistant experience

Nursing assistant program completion

Nurse aide foundation course enrollment

Nurse aide training completion

State nursing assistant registry current registration

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003940 SMMC 14-MED SURG SURGICAL - 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:

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

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

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

varies

Shift End Time:

varies

Weekends:

yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

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.