Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Float Pool (Nights)

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

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. Licensure/Certification 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
    • Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire
      • 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 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! Employee Benefits at Essentia Health : Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. Eligibility for Essentia Health's benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at for more information. Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 2200 / 0630 Hours Per Pay Period: 48 Compensation Range: $16.72 - $21.58 / hour Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) FTE: 0.6 Weekends: yes

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