Nursing Assistant — Thrive in Direct Patient Care

Essentia Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Paid Time Off

401k with Essentia Health match

Life and Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor conditions, and maintain patient safety within a compassionate care environment.

The role requires completion of a nurse aide training program and current state registry, with optional BLS certification. Join a team across multiple units that emphasizes quality and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 6 months of nursing assistant 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.
• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care to patients.
• Assist with nutritional needs and meal preparation.
• Provide comfort care and other patient assistance.
• Safely transfer patients as required.
• Take vital signs and complete recordkeeping.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report to RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for patient healing.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety awareness

Education

Nurse aide certification program

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor conditions, and maintain patient safety within a compassionate care environment.

The role requires completion of a nurse aide training program and current state registry, with optional BLS certification. Join a team across multiple units that emphasizes quality and patient-centered care.