Nursing Assistant (NA) - Emergency Department - Part Time

essentiahealth; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health's Emergency Department seeks Nursing Assistants to deliver direct patient care and perform unit secretary duties. The role is 24 hours per week with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation, requiring rotating shifts.

Qualifications include BLS within 3 months of hire; CNA preferred by North Dakota DOH. If not certified, must register as a Nurse Assistant within 3 months of employment. FTE: 0.6.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Performs unit secretary duties as assigned.
• Maintains safety and comfort of patients per Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs and document accurately.
• Perform unit secretary duties: answer phones, desk work, computer use, log records.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Recordkeeping

Unit secretary duties

HIPAA compliance

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification preferred

CNA registration within 3 months

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

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. This position is 24 hours per week with an every other weekend and holiday rotation. Must be available to work rotating shifts.

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/CertificationQualifications:

• 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.

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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:

0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

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

Shift Start Time:

Varies

Shift End Time:

Varies

Weekends:

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].