Nursing Assistant- LTC ( 0.6-0.9 Flex)

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,472,000 - 69,629,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Virginia Care Center in Virginia is seeking a Nursing Assistant to deliver direct care to residents, support personal hygiene, and assist with nutrition while maintaining safety and a clean environment.

The role requires current CNA registry status or registration within 4 months, with shift flexibility including D/E/N rotations and a 0.8 FTE. Union and post-offer screenings may apply.

Qualifications

• Current registration on the state nursing assistant registry or obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer.
• Transition from Nursing Assistant – Student position requires registration at hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs.
• Recognize changes in resident condition and promptly report to the shift nurse.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and neat environment; prevent abuse of vulnerable adults.

Skills

Direct patient care

Hygiene assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Observation & reporting

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing assistant certification

Job description

Building Location

Essentia Virginia Care Center

Department

2103090 NURSING HOME - VIR SNF

Job Description

Responsible for providing direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and for serving the needs of residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role. Provides personal hygiene care, assists with providing for nutritional needs; recognizes and deals with the problems of the aging process, recognizes and promptly report changes in resident condition to shift nurse, and maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for the residents. Must be aware of and prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults in the care of the Essentia Health skilled nursing facility. Maintains awareness of safety issues and strives to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner. Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective actions.

Education Qualifications

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtains within 4 months of hire/ transfer date. If transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, must have registration upon hire/transfer.

Work Schedule and Remote Option

FTE: 0.8 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: FTE Flex D/E/N (United States of America) Shift Start Time: varies Shift End Time: varies Weekends: rotation Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No

Union and Posting Deadline

Union: VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

Union Posting Deadline: 09/21/2026

Compensation Range

$22.50 - $24.30

Employee Benefits

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].

People Values

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.

Values

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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

Post-Offer Screenings

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.