Nursing Assistant - Med-Surg/Ortho + Flexible Scheduling

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a patient-care-focused individual to join our team as a nursing assistant. Under supervision, you will provide hygiene care, support nutritional needs, assist with mobility, monitor vital signs, and maintain a safe patient environment.

The role requires ND CNA certification (preferred) or registration as Nurse Assistant, with BLS/CPR and BCLS eligibility. This position offers a 0.5 FTE schedule with day/evening shifts at our 32nd Avenue Building location.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred; if no CNA, must be registered as Nurse Assistant with ND Dept of Health within 3 months.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to obtain within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Provide comfort care and assist with transfers and mobility.
• Take vital signs and complete routine recordkeeping.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.

Skills

CNA

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – ND Dept of Health

Job description

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a patient-care-focused individual to join our team as a nursing assistant. Under supervision, you will provide hygiene care, support nutritional needs, assist with mobility, monitor vital signs, and maintain a safe patient environment.

The role requires ND CNA certification (preferred) or registration as Nurse Assistant, with BLS/CPR and BCLS eligibility. This position offers a 0.5 FTE schedule with day/evening shifts at our 32nd Avenue Building location.