Nursing Assistant (NA) - Float Team - Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life &dis

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health Float Team is hiring a Nursing Assistant for full-time shifts (36 hours per week) in Fargo, ND. You will work day/evening shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation, under RN supervision, providing direct patient care and maintaining safety standards.

Eligible candidates may receive a hiring incentive up to $1500, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered by Essentia Health, including health, retirement, and education benefits.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care and safety-focused assistance under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Provide comfort care and other assistance to promote healing.
• Transfer patients safely and maintain a clean environment.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping; report changes to RN.

Education

BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Certified Nursing Assistant (ND DoH) preferred

Registered Nurse supervision guidance

Job description

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

3014130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - 32ND HOSP

Job Description:

Essentia Health Float Team is hiring for a Nursing Assistant, Full Time 36 hours per week.

Day/Evening Shifts. 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.

This position requires the ability to work the following schedule:

• 36 hours per week

• Mix of days and evenings shifts

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1500.

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 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.

FTE:

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Mix of Day/Evening Shifts

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Every other

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

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].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.