Job Description:

　　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.

　　Education Qualifications:

　　East Market: Must meet one of the following requirements

　　Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry OR

　　6 months of nursing assistant experience

　　OR

　　Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program

　　OR

　　Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire

　　OR

　　Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

　　OR

　　Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

　　Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

　　BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire dateFTE

　　0.2

　　Shift Rotation

　　Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

　　Shift Start Time

　　0600 1400 2200

　　Shift End Time

　　0630 1430 2230

　　Pay Range

　　$15.00 - $15.00 / hour

　　The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

　　Weekends

　　yes

　　Holidays

　　Yes

　　Union

　　SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

　　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.

　　Essentia Health EEO:

　　Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

　　It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.