Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg at Essentia Health summary:
The Nursing Assistant in the Med/Surg department at Essentia Health provides direct care to patients, ensuring their safety and comfort under the supervision of registered nurses. Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, vital sign monitoring, and reporting changes in patient conditions. This role requires a proactive approach to patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
Building Location:
Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth
Department:
13240 Med/Surg
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.
Education Qualifications:
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
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
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:
every other
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Miller Dwan UFCW (MDUFC)
Union Posting Deadline:
11/19/2024 11pm
Keywords:
Nursing Assistant, patient care, healthcare, medical assistance, vital signs, hygiene care, Nurse Aide, Essentia Health, clinical rotations, BLS certified
