Nursing Assistant - Observation Unit

**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.-Your duties will vary by patient care unit/department-You will provide personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, and providing comfort care and other assistance.-You will appropriately and safely transfer patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping.-You will recognize and promptly report 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. **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 + 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 **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!** **Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:** **~Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program** **~Paid Personal Leave** **~401k (with Essentia Health annual match)** **~Life and Disability Insurance options** **~Adoption Assistance** **~Employee wellness program** **~Medical & Dental insurance options** **Job Location:** Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth **Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** D/E/N/D/E/N **Hours Per Pay Period:** 56 **Compensation Range:** $16.72 - $22.08 / hour **Union:** Miller Dwan UFCW (MDUFC) **FTE:** 0.7 **Weekends:** yes **Call Obligations:** **Sign On Bonus:** It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.