Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg (Day Shift)

Building Location: St Josephs Medical Center Department: 13240 Med/Surg 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. Brainerd-Baxter is home to 65,000 year-round residents and is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the state. If you are looking for: - The opportunity to make a difference in patients' life by providing personal care and helping them with their everyday needs - To work under amazing leaders who will guide you and help you achieve your goals, the goals of the department and the mission and culture of Essentia Health - A workplace where you will feel valued and appreciated Education Qualifications: As a Nursing Assistant, you are 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. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. 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 - Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certification/Licensure: BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date 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 FTE: 0.8 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 7:00AM Shift End Time: 3:00PM Weekends: Every Other Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU) Union Posting Deadline: 08/22/2024 11pm To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.