Job Description

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Education Qualifications:

The Nursing Assistant is 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. The Nursing Assistant works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, coworkers and others.

This position MUST be able to work the following:

• Casual
• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• Evening Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM
• Overnight Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

Must meet ONE of the following requirements:

• 6 months of patient care experience
• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

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: Essentia Virginia Hospital

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

Shift Start/End: 7:00AM - 3:30PM/3:00PM - 11:30PM/11:00PM - 7:30AM /

Hours Per Pay Period: 0

Compensation Range: $17.77 - $23.28 / hour

Union: VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

FTE: 0

Weekends: Yes

Job Tags

Part time, Casual work, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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