Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical - 3RD FLR - Per Diem Night

Agence PROvidence; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is seeking a Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical on the 3rd floor for night shift per diem coverage. You will perform routine bedside care under supervision, with duties including hygiene, vital signs, I&O, and documenting care in the medical record.

Join a team dedicated to patient-focused, whole-person care. Required BLS upon hire; Nursing Assistant certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Nursing Assistant certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine bedside care for patients.
• Collect data and monitor vital signs.
• Document care activities in the medical record.
• Answer call lights and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with ADLs and use of patient equipment.

Skills

BLS (American Heart Association)

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical - 3RD FLR at St Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.

The Nursing Assistant employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to perform basic patient care. Under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or RN, the Nursing Assistant assists with routine, direct bedside care of patients of various ages as defined by the department scope of service. Such duties include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, data collection and observation, vital signs, I&O, use of equipment, ADL's, documenting on the medical record, answering call lights, and recognizing and responding to emergency situations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atSt. Joseph Hospital Eurekaand thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualification:

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nursing Assistant certification upon hire.
• Acute care or specialty experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Missionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.