Job Description
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
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
This position will work the following:
72 hours every 2 weeks
Every Other Weekend
8 Hour Shifts
Evening Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM
As a Nursing Assistant, you are 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. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
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
Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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, paid time off, 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.
Benefit Eligibility: Employees who work 40 hours per pay period (0.5 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.
Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Evening Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: /
Hours Per Pay Period:
Compensation Range: $17.84 - $22.19 / hour
Union: St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)
FTE: 0.9
Weekends: every other
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
