Nursing Assistant (NA) - Cardiac Telemetry - Full Time Days

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddisb

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement and training

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking Nursing Assistants for the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. The role is 32 hours per week with a mix of 8- and 12-hour day shifts, including an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

The position offers a hiring incentive up to $1500 and requires CNA preferred or registration within 3 months, plus BLS within 3 months. The nursing assistant will provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with hygiene, nutrition, comfort care, transfers, and vital signs while

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Support for nutrition and hygiene needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care to patients.
• Assist with nutritional needs and feeding.
• Provide comfort care and support to patients.
• Safely transfer patients between beds and chairs.
• Take vital signs and document findings.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report to RN.

Skills

Personal hygiene care

Vital signs

Patient transfer

Reporting changes to RN

Comfort care

Education

CNA preferred (ND)

Nurse Assistant registration within 3 months

BLS certification within 3 months

Job description

Job Description

Seeking Nursing Assistants for our Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This position is 32 hours per week, mix of 8 and 12 hour day shifts with an every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Education Qualifications

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.

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

Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Scheduling

This position requires the ability to work the following schedule: 32 hours per week Mix of 8 and 12 hour day shifts Every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Hiring Incentive

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1500.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred. If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment. BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Company Overview

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option and Shift Details

• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
• Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Start Time: Day Shifts
• Shift End Time: 8 and 12 hour shifts
• Weekends: Every other
• Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: Union
• Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

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.

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

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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.

Screenings and Background Checks

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.