Nursing Assistant - Level 16 General Medical Unit
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: July 8, 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:
Licensure/Certification 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
BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from
hire date 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! 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/Night Rotation (United
States of America) Shift Start/End: D/E/N / D/E/N Hours Per Pay
Period: 32 Compensation Range: $17.05 - $22.01 / hour Union: SMMC
Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) FTE: 0.4 Weekends: Every
Other
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