Essentia Health
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Salary
$17 - $22 / HOUR
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing direct care to patients and ensuring their safety and comfort under the supervision of nursing staff. Duties include personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, taking vital signs, and maintaining a clean environment.
Candidates must be BLS certified or able to obtain certification within one month of hire. They should also meet one of the specified qualifications related to nursing assistant experience or training.
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. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Education Qualifications: No education requirement. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to: $1,500 This Nursing Assistant (CNA) will care for the following Critical and Intermediate Care specialties: Neurotrauma Acute Stoke Burn 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! 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: Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications: 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 FTE: 0.8 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 0600, 1400, 2200 Shift End Time: 1430, 2230, 0630 Weekends: Yes Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) Union Posting Deadline: 04/4/2026 Compensation Range: $17.39 - $22.45 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. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.
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