Nursing Assistant - Level 16 General Medical

Job Description

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.

Education 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

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

Licensure / Certification Qualifications :

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market (Excluding WI) :

Sign On Bonus for New Hires : $1,500

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 : 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 (218) 576-0000.

Job Location : Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation : Day / Eve / Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start / End : 6am, 2pm, 10pm / 2 : 30pm, 10 : 30pm, 6 : 30am

Hours Per Pay Period : 32

Compensation Range : $17.39 - $22.45 / hour

Union : SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

FTE : 0.4

Weekends : yes

Call Obligations : Sign On Bonus :