Nursing Assistant - Oncology
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: Are you looking to make a difference in
someone's life? Essentia Health is currently recruiting for a
Nursing Assistant Position. •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: East
Market (Excluding WI): 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
Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation
Course within 30 days of hire Verifiable completion of a recognized
nurse aide training program Current registration on applicable
state nursing assistant registry Licensure/Certification
Qualifications: East and Central Market: BLS certified or ability
to become certified within 1 month from hire date If qualified
through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market
(Excluding WI): Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant
Foundation course within 90 days of hire 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:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 6am,
2pm, 10pm / 2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am Hours Per Pay Period: 16
Compensation Range: $17.05 - $22.01 / hour Union: SMMC Main Service
Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) FTE: 0.2 Weekends: yes
Keywords: Essentia Health, Duluth , Nursing Assistant - Oncology, Healthcare , Duluth, Minnesota
