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Nursing Assistant

Essentia Health
Essentia Health Salary
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

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:

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We are actively hiring for a Nursing Assistants to join our team!

$1,500.00 Sign on Bonus with Commitment

(some restrictions apply)

Educational Requirements:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
  • BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

~Medical & Dental insurance options

~Life and Disability Insurance options

~Employee wellness program

~Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

~Loan forgiveness programs

~Paid Personal Leave in addition to 6 Paid National Holidays

~401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

~Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights

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To learn more about Duluth and our surrounding areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluth

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: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Shift Rotation:
Shift Start/End: /
Hours Per Pay Period:
Compensation Range: $17.39 - $22.45 / hour
Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
FTE: 1
Weekends:
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:

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