Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department Superior

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal hygiene care
• Affords assistance with nutritional needs
• Offers comfort care and other assistance
• Appropriately and safely transfers patients
• Takes vital signs and completes recordkeeping
• Recognizes and promptly reports changes in patient condition to the RN
• Maintains a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process
• Organizes, implements, and enhances non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Performs clerical and reception duties
• Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services as directed
• Assists with scheduling

Requirements

This position will work the following: 48 hours per 2 weeks, Every Other Weekend, Rotating 8 Hour Shifts, Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Evening Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM, Overnight Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program OR current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health

Pay

$17.81 - $23.70 / hour

Schedule

Day/Eve/Night Rotation

Location

St Marys Hospital Superior