Nursing Assistant - Medical Unit (Straight Evening Shifts) - Essentia Health : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob Description:Become part of Essentia's accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd LakesArea, one of the state's top vacation destinations.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

This position MUST be able to work the following:

• 72 hours every two weeks
• Every Other Weekend
• 8 Hour Shifts
• Evening Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM

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:

•Maintains current NAR (Nursing Assistant Registered) (for employees hired after November 2001)•Completes Therapeutic Intervention (TI) training within six (6) months of hire if no previous TI or has not had a TI training/refresher within past three calendar years.•Must complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) within the first 30 days of hire or transfer

Job Location: St Josephs Medical CenterShift Rotation: Permanent Eve Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start/End: 3:00PM/11:30PMHours Per Pay Period: 72Compensation Range: $17.84 - $22.19 / hourUnion: St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)FTE: 0.9Weekends: YesCall Obligations:Sign On Bonus: