Job Description: 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 ProgramPaid Personal Leave401k (with Essentia Health annual match)Life and Disability Insurance optionsAdoption AssistanceEmployee wellness programMedical & Dental insurance optionsTo learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounds areas: https://www.essentiahealth.org/about/communities/duluthLike nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/28423354Licensure/Certification Qualifications: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
BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire dateFTE0.4Shift RotationDay/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start TimeVarriesShift End TimeVarriesPay Range$16.07 - $20.74 / 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.WeekendsEvery OtherHolidaysYesUnionSMMC 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.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at EssentiaIt is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
