Nursing Assistant - Ortho Trauma/Urology

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential care to patients under supervision. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment. Join a healthcare organization committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Generous Time Off

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience or relevant training.
• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and personal hygiene to patients.
• Assist with nutritional needs and maintain a safe environment.
• Take vital signs and report changes in patient condition.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant Training

Clinical Rotations

Job description

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2003920 SMMC 11-MED SURG ORTHO UROLOGY - SMMC HOSP Job Description: Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life?
Essentia Health is currently recruiting for a Nursing Assistant Position.

• You will be 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.
• You will work within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Education Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500

*Restrictions may apply

Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career .

Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care!

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (Excluding WI):

• Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire

FTE: 0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 6am, 2pm, 2:30pm Shift End Time: 2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am Weekends: yes Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) Union Posting Deadline: 05/13/2025

Compensation Range:

$17.05 - $22.01

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].