Job Description:
Our FTE is flexible, we will work with your schedule and you may work a lower FTE if needed! Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life? Essentia Health is currently recruiting for a Nursing Assistant Position. • You will be 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. • You will work within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Education Qualifications:

Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500

*Restrictions may apply

Be a part of a Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career.

Apply now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care!

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

~Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

~Paid Personal Leave

~401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

~Life and Disability Insurance options

~Adoption Assistance

~Employee wellness program

~Medical & Dental insurance options

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience

OR

• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program

OR

• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

OR

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Pay Range
$16.39 - $21.15 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Union
SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.