Nursing Assistant - Med Surg (Day/Night Shift) at Essentia Health

Job Description

Job Description :

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation.

These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state's top vacation destinations.

Brainerd-Baxter is home to 65,000 year-round residents and is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the state.

If you are looking for : - The opportunity to make a difference in patients' life by providing personal care and helping them with their everyday needs- To work under amazing leaders who will guide you and help you achieve your goals, the goals of the department and the mission and culture of Essentia Health - A workplace where you will feel valued and appreciated

Education Qualifications :

As a Nursing Assistant, you are 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.

Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

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.

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 nursing assistant experience

Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program

Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire

Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Job Location : St Josephs Medical Center

Shift Rotation : Day / Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start / End : 7 : 00 AM and 11 : 00 PM / 3 : 30 PM and 7 : 30 AM

Hours Per Pay Period : 64

Compensation Range : $17.84 - $22.19 / hour

Union : St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)

FTE : 0.8

Weekends : every other

Call Obligations : Sign On Bonus :

Sign On Bonus :

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

It 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.

Compensation Information :

$17.84 / Hourly - $17.84 / Hourly

Starting At : 17.84 Hourly

Up To : 22.19 Hourly