Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Building Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital Department: 2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP Job Description: 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: 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 Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. This position MUST be able to work the following: 48 hours per 2 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 $1500 for eligible candidates with work Commitment 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 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 *** 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 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 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, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute. *** FTE: 0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 6:00AM - 2:30PM/2:00PM - 10:30PM/10:00PM - 6:30AM Shift End Time: Weekends: Every Other Weekend Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE) Union Posting Deadline: 10/20/2025 Compensation Range: $17.77 - $23.28 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 (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.