Nursing Assistant - Solvay Hospice House

** Building

Location:

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* Solvay Hospice House

** Department:*
* 2884010 HOSPICE - SOLVAY

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* Job Description:

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* 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.

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.

** Education

Qualifications:

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* ** This position is a CASUAL position. Casual Requirements of Position:*
* + Work at least 32 hours every 6 weeks

+ 8 of those hours must be on a weekend

+ 8 of those hours must be on an 'off shift'

** Licensure/Certification

Qualifications:

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* ** 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

** Certification Requirements:*
* + Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

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* Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 16,000 employees, including more than 2,450 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 80 clinics, six long-term care facilities, five assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 29 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

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* ** FTE:*
* 0

** Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:*
* ** Shift Rotation:*
* Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

** Shift Start Time:*
* Any

** Shift End Time:*
* ** Weekends:*
* ** Holidays:*
* No

** Call Obligation:*
* No

** Union:*
* MNA SOLVAY HOSPICE (SHMNA)

** Compensation Range:*
* $15.94 - $23.92

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 .

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.