Nursing Assistant: Medical​/Surgical and Orthopedic Unit

About this position

The Nursing Assistant assists the care team in providing age‑specific supportive, compassionate care and in ensuring a safe environment for customers and families. Receives direction and works with the care team to meet the defined goals of the customer, shift, department and organization. Communication with the health care team related to progress, concerns, questions or problems that arise is an essential element of the role.

Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the nursing assistant. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide nursing assistant requirements. See supporting information available in Policy/Procedure # NA0002 – Customer Assignment.

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Proficiency in oral and written English sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

Skill in basic computer operation.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer. BLS Certifications obtained online will not be accepted.
• Successful completion of a State of Minnesota administered certification exam for nursing assistants, or completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program.

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

• Work Group: 113 Service Workers
• Hours per two week pay period: 48
• Shift: Nights 8 hours
• Weekend Requirement:
  Every Other Weekend
• Call Requirement:
  None
• Remote or On-site:
  On-site
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Benefit Eligibility:
  Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.
• Salary Range: $21.32 - $28.15 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differential:
  Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.
• Employment Sponsorship:
  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.