Nursing Assistant - Training Provided
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Are you interested in becoming a Nursing
Assistant?Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth,
Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior! 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
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 Essentia Health offers a Nursing
Assistant Foundation course as well as on the job training for
individuals interested in pursuing a Nursing Assistant career
within a hospital setting! As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide
direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse,
Nurse Manager, or Department Director, ensuring patient safety and
comfort. Duties may vary by unit or department but typically
involve: Assisting with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
Offering comfort care and personalized assistance Safely
transferring patients Monitoring vital signs and maintaining
accurate records Swiftly reporting any changes in patient condition
to the RN Upholding a clean, safe environment to enhance patient
healing and well-being Our Nursing Assistants work the following:
Every Other Weekend Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Day Shift: 6:00AM -
2:30PM Evening Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM Overnight Shift: 10:00PM -
6:30AM A variety of scheduling options are available!
Licensure/Certification Qualifications: CERTIFICATE/LICENSURE: BLS
certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire
date. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health Health Coverage:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees'
well-being. Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer
contributions to support long-term financial security. Professional
Development: Opportunities for career growth through training,
tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Work-Life Balance:
Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help
employees manage their professional and personal lives. Employee
Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and
emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling
services, and wellness activities. Benefit Eligibility: Employees
who work 48 hours per pay period (0.6 FTE) are eligible for most
benefits. 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: Rotating Shift (United States
of America) Shift Start/End: Variable Shift / Variable Shifts Hours
Per Pay Period: 16 -40 Compensation Range: $17.39 - $22.45 / hour
Union: FTE: 1 Weekends: Yes Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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