Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: June 28, 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.stant Position. Education
Qualifications: 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: 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 D - Miller
Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night
Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 0600, 1400,
2200 / 1430, 2230, 0630 Hours Per Pay Period: 24 Compensation
Range: $17.05 - $22.52 / hour Union: Miller Dwan UFCW (MDUFC) FTE:
0.4 Weekends: every other
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