Nursing Assistant
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in
Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior.Apply
now and help us continue to raise the bar in patient care! We are
looking for a Compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our Level 17
Cardiac Unit at St Mary's Medical Center! 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 This position MUST be able to work the following: 24 hours
every two weeks Every other weekend Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Day
Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm Evening Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm Night Shift:
10pm - 6:30am 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 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/Night Rotation (United
States of America) Shift Start/End: 6am, 2pm, 10pm / 2:30pm,
10:30pm, 6:30am Hours Per Pay Period: 24 Compensation Range: $17.39
- $22.45 / hour Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
FTE: 0.3 Weekends: yes Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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