Location: Brainerd,MN, USA
**Building Location:**
St Josephs Medical Center
**Department:**
13250 Nursing - Medical
**Job Description:**
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.
**Education 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
Essentia Health offers a Nursing Assistant Foundation course as well as on the job training for individuals interested in pursuing a Nursing Assistant career within a hospital setting! As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Department Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
**Duties may vary by unit or department but typically involve:**
+ Assisting with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
+ Offering comfort care and personalized assistance
+ Safely transferring patients
+ Monitoring vital signs and maintaining accurate records
+ Swiftly reporting any changes in patient condition to the RN
+ Upholding a clean, safe environment to enhance patient healing and well-being
**Our Nursing Assistants work the following:**
+ 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
**A variety of scheduling options are available, including positions with 24 - 36 hours per week!**
**Licensure/Certification Qualifications:**
+ BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health
+ **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.
+ **Benefit Eligibility:** Employees who work 40 hours per pay period (0.5 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.
**FTE:**
0.8
**Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:**
**Shift Rotation:**
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
**Shift Start Time:**
7:00AM, 3:00PM, 11:00PM
**Shift End Time:**
3:30PM, 11:30PM, 7:30AM
**Weekends:**
Every Other
**Holidays:**
Yes
**Call Obligation:**
No
**Union:**
St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)
**Union Posting Deadline:**
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