Surgical Unit Nursing Assistant - Day/Night Shifts

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $1,500

Flexible scheduling

Shift rotation (Day/Night)

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Level 14 General Surgery Unit at St Mary’s Medical Center. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, feeding support, and vital signs, while maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires 6 months of CNA experience or equivalent training, state registry, and BLS certification with a 1-month window to obtain.

Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 1 month from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care and assist with nutritional needs.
• Offer comfort care and other patient assistance.
• Safely transfer patients as required.
• Take vital signs and document records.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report to RN.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment to support healing.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication skills

Education

Nurse aide training

State nursing assistant registry

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Level 14 General Surgery Unit at St Mary’s Medical Center. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including hygiene, feeding support, and vital signs, while maintaining safety and comfort.

The role requires 6 months of CNA experience or equivalent training, state registry, and BLS certification with a 1-month window to obtain.