Nursing Assistant (NA) - Med / Surg - Part Time Nights

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $1500

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under RN supervision at St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and meeting mission goals of the health system.

Shift is permanent night rotation, 24 hours/week (8-hour overnight shifts), every other weekend and holiday, with a 0.6 FTE; licensure as a nurse aide and BLS within 3 months are required; a hiring incentive up to $1500 is available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized nurse aide training program.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Nurse Aide training program

BLS certification

Job description

Location

Building Location: St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes Department: 3063240 MED SURG - DL HOSP

Job Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

Schedule and Hours

Education Qualifications: This position requires the ability to work the following schedule: 24 hours per week 8 hour overnight shifts Every other weekend and holiday rotation Straight Night Shift Differential Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1500.

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: 10:30pm Shift End Time: 7:00am Weekends: every other weekend Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: Yes Union: Union

FTE: 0.6

Licensure & Certification

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program OR current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry. 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45

• 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].

Values & Culture

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 Statement

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.

Post-Offer Screening

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.