Nursing Assistant - Float Pool Day/Evening/Night

Building Location: St Joseph's Medical Center

About the role

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 Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and accrediting agencies

Requirements

Must meet ONE of the following requirements:

• 6 months of patient care 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

Qualifications

• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Schedule

• 24 hours/week
• Every other weekend
• Rotating 8-hour shifts:
  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Evening Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No

Pay

Compensation Range: $18.20 - $26.17 per hour

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.