Job Description:
Seeking future Registered Nurses planning to enroll in and attend classes for a nursing program. Learn about acute care through hands-on experience as a nursing assistant! You will be trained to float to all of the inpatient units. You may also be assigned to sit with a patient or be a tele-sitter. This position requires someone who is motivated, outgoing, independent, compassionate, and a team player. This NA 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. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Education Qualifications:

• Pre Nursing ---planning on enrolling into an RN Program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant through ND Department of Health OR Registered as a Nurse Assistant through the ND Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.

Pay Range
$15.63 - $23.45 / 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.

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.