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Certified Nursing Assistant

Essentia Health
Detroit, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Essentia Health?

Job Description:

Seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to serve at Oak Crossing, Essentia Health's highly rated long-term care facility in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. As a CNA at our facility, you will enjoy flexible scheduling that works for you! Every other weekend and a holiday rotation are required. CNAs who commit to 16 hours or more weekly qualify for a $1500 sign-on bonus.

Education Qualifications:

  • No educational requirements.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

Responsible for providing direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and for serving the needs of residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role. Provides personal hygiene care, assists with providing for nutritional needs; recognizes and deals with the problems of the aging process, recognizes and promptly report changes in resident condition to shift nurse, and maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for the residents. Must be aware of and prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults in the care of the Essentia Health skilled nursing facility. Maintains awareness of safety issues and strives to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner. Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective actions.


Employees scheduled 24 hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

  • Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
  • Dental and Vision insurances
  • Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
  • Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
  • Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave after one year
  • Adoption assistance after one year
  • Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

  • Take Charge (employee wellness program)
  • Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
  • Employee discount program
  • 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
  • 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

  • Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry or obtains within 4 months of hire/transfer date.
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.
Job Location: Oak Crossing - Detroit Lakes
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 6:00a / 2:00p / 10:00p/2:30p / 10:30p / 6:30a
Hours Per Pay Period:
Compensation Range: $18.52 - $27.78 / hour
Union:
FTE: 0.6
Weekends: Every Other
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:

Salary : $19 - $28

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