Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Float Pool

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Med/Surg Float Pool at St. Marys Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The role supports multiple units with rotating 8-hour shifts and a 0.8 FTE schedule.

Qualifications include nursing assistant experience or completion of approved programs and active or pending state registry, with BLS certification preferred or obtainable within 1 month of hire. Benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have eligible nursing assistant credentials or in-progress enrollment.
• Minimum experience expectations are outlined for various pathways to qualification.
• Active or soon-to-be registration on the state nursing assistant registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Deliver comfort care and additional patient support as needed.
• Assist with safe patient transfers and mobility.
• Take vital signs and maintain accurate records.
• Report patient condition changes promptly to the RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to promote healing.

Education

6 months nursing assistant experience

clinical rotations in accredited nursing program

Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days

nurse aide training program completion

state nursing assistant registry registration

Job description

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2004130 FLOAT POOL - 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 Med/Surg Float Pool 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:

• 64 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

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.

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].

FTE: 0.8 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) Union Posting Deadline: 08/4/2026 Compensation Range: $17.39 - $22.45 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

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

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.