Nursing Assistant (NA) - Emergency Department - Full Time

essentiahealth; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement and training

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health Fargo, ND seeks Nursing Assistants for the Emergency Department. The role combines Nursing Assistant duties with Unit Secretary tasks; 12-hour shifts, day/evening/night rotations, and an every-other-weekend/holiday schedule.

Provide hygiene, nutrition support, and comfort care, take vital signs, and document care. BLS within 3 months; CNA preferred or registered within 3 months. ED team supports patient safety and healing across care units.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, and comfort.
• Safely transfer patients and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Take vital signs and document findings promptly.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance in daily tasks.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Offer comfort care and other patient support duties.
• Safely transfer patients and monitor condition changes.
• Take vital signs and complete accurate records.
• Report any changes to the RN immediately.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for healing.
• Unit secretary duties: phones, clerical tasks, computer work, logs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Clerical duties

Teamwork

Education

BLS certification

CNA registration within 3 months

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

3012500 EMERGENCY SERVICES TECH - 32ND HOSP

Job Description:

Seeking Nursing Assistants for our Emergency Department. Position will have Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary Duties. Schedule: 12 hour shifts rotating Days (7am-7:30pm) and Nights (7pm-7:30am) 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, and 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.

Positions will include Unit Sec. duties:

• Answering phones
• Clerical Duties, Desk work
• Working on the computer
• Log Records
• Dissemination of information
• Page and working with provider
• Maintaining HIPPA

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
• 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.

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Healthcombines 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.

FTE:

0.9

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7am | 7pm

Shift End Time:

7:30pm | 7:30am

Weekends:

Yes Every Other

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Compensation Range:

$17.63 - $26.45

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].