Nursing Assistant - Birthplace
About the role
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).
Responsibilities
- Provide 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
Qualifications
- No education requirement
- BLS certified or able to obtain certification within 1 month from hire date
- Must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Six months of nursing assistant experience
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
- Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
- Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
Skills
N/A
Benefits
At Essentia Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs to support your professional development. Additionally, we offer flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Pay
$17.39 - $22.45 / hour
Schedule
Day/Night Rotation
Location
Building B - St Marys Medical Center