Telesitter (Onsite)

Essentia Health; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Telesitter/Nursing Assistant to provide observation and supportive care for patients at risk, ensuring a safe environment. This on-site role is based in the Duluth, MN area and offers a 0.7 FTE schedule with day, evening, and night rotations.

Relevant experience or nursing assistant training is preferred, with training to meet unit competencies and BLS requirements. Benefits and union support are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for patients or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate unit-specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Observe assigned patient and provide supportive care to ensure safety.
• Contribute to a nurturing environment for patients at risk.
• Assist with patient needs during shifts (Day/Eve/Night).

Skills

Patient observation

Observation skills

Caregiving

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Job Description

Building Location: 6th Ave Building Department: 2004340 TELESITTERS - SMMC HOSP Job Description: Come Join our Telesitter Team! You will be responsible for observation and supportive care to an assigned patient to assure a safe and nurturing environment for those patients who may be deemed as a potential safety risk. This is an onsite position in Duluth, MN.

Education Qualifications

Telesitters - ($16.40 - $21.74 per hour based off of experience) Previous experience in caring for patients or equivalent experience in a similar setting preferred, or the ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies.

Nursing Assistant - ($17.39 - $22.45 per hour based off of experience) Nursing Assistant Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500 *Restrictions may apply

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

A Nursing Assistant hired into this role must meet one of the following requirements:6 months of nursing assistant experienceCompletion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing programVerifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training programCurrent registration on applicable state nursing assistant registryNursing Assistant: BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Employment Terms

FTE: 0.7Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time: 6am, 2pm, 10pmShift End Time: 2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30amWeekends: yesHolidays: YesCall Obligation: NoUnion: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) UnionPosting Deadline: 07/18/2026Compensation Range: $16.40 - $21.74

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].

Our Values

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

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.

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