Nursing Assistant - Solvay Hospice House (casual)

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health's Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a compassionate patient care aide to provide direct care under RN supervision, including personal hygiene, comfort measures, and safe transfers.

You will take vital signs, document findings, and promptly report any changes to the RN, while helping to maintain a safe, clean environment. The role offers flexible scheduling, benefits, and opportunities to grow in end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• 6 months of patient care experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under RN supervision
• Assist with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
• Provide comfort care and other assistance
• Transfer patients safely
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patients

Education

6 months of patient care experience

Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program

Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Job description

Building Location: Solvay Hospice House Department: 2884010 HOSPICE - SOLVAY Job Description: Join Essentia Health’s compassionate team at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, where you can provide meaningful comfort and support to patients and families during an important stage of life. Solvay Hospice House offers a peaceful, home-like environment focused on compassionate end-of-life care, dignity, and quality of life. Located in beautiful Duluth, team members can enjoy easy access to Lake Superior, Canal Park, the Lakewalk, and year-round outdoor recreation. With its strong sense of community and scenic North Shore setting, Duluth is a rewarding place to live and work.

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.
• 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.

Casual Requirements of Position

• Work at least 32 hours every 6 weeks
• 8 of those hours must be on a weekend
• 8 of those hours must be on an 'off shift'

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Must meet ONE of the following requirements:
  • 6 months of patient care experience
  • Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
  • Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
  • Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Certification Requirements

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

This position is a CASUAL position.

Job Details

• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Start Time: As needed
• Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: MNA SOLVAY HOSPICE (SHMNA)
• Union Posting Deadline:

Employee Benefits

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• 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].

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

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.

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.

About Essentia Health

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

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