Nursing Assistant - Med Surg Float Pool

Job Description

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care! We are looking for a Compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Med/Surg Float Pool at St Mary’s Medical Center.

• 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

• 48 hours every two weeks
• Every other weekend
• Rotating 8‑hour shifts
• Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Evening Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am

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). You will work within the job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

• 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

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,500. Restrictions may apply.

BLS certified or ability to become certified within one month from hire date.

• Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave.
• Employee Wellness Programs:
  Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

• Job Location:
  
  Building B – St Mary’s Medical Center
• Shift Rotation:
  Day/Eve/Night Rotation
• Shift Start/End: 6am, 2pm, 10pm / 2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 48
• Compensation: $17.39 - $22.45 per hour
• Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
• FTE: 0.6
• Weekends:
  Yes
• Sign On Bonus: $1,500